AGFA 510-X, 500-X User Manual

sensor 500-X, sensor 505-X,
sensor 510-X

User manual

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Thank you for purchasing this AgfaPhoto digital camera. Please read these operating instructions
carefully in order to use the digital camera correctly. Keep the instructions in a safe place after
reading so that you can refer to them later.

Notice: this User's Manual has been written for the following camera models:

AgfaPhoto sensor 500-X, AgfaPhoto sensor 505-X and AgfaPhoto sensor 510-X.

Precautions

Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the safety
precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.

• Do not point the camera directly into the sun or other intense light sources which could
damage your eyesight.

• Do not try to open the case of the camera or attempt to modify this camera in any way.
High-voltage internal components create the risk of electric shock when exposed.
Maintenance and repairs should be carried out only by authorized service providers.

• Do not fire the flash too close to the eyes of animals or people, especially young children.
Eye damage may result. In particular, keep at least one meter away from infants when
using the flash.

• Keep the camera away from water and other liquids. Do not use the camera with wet
hands. Never use the camera in the rain or snow. Moisture creates the danger of electric
shock.

• Keep the camera and its accessories out of the reach of children and animals to prevent
accidents or damage to the camera.

• If you notice smoke or a strange odor coming from the camera, turn the power off
immediately. Take the camera to the nearest authorized service center for repair. Never
attempt to repair the camera on your own.

• Use only the recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not expressly
recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment,
fire, electrical shock or other hazards.

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Disclaimer

We assume no responsibility over and above the provisions of the Product Liability Law for
damages suffered by the user or third parties as a result of inappropriate handling of the
product or its accessories, or by their operational failure and by their use. We reserve t he right
to make changes to this product and its accessories without prior notice.

Warning! Never open the camera or remove any parts of it. This will void all guarantee

claims.

Using your batteries

For best performance and prolonged battery life, we recommend the use of AAA-sized
rechargeable NiMH batteries.

Extending battery life

The following functions use up a great deal of battery power and should therefore only be
used occasionally:

• Excessive use of flash

• Editing images on the camera display

The battery life can be affected by soiling. Please clean the contacts with a clean, dry cloth
before putting the batteries in the camera. Battery performance drops at temperatures below
5° C (41° F). If you use the camera at low temperatures you should have replacement
batteries to hand and ensure they do not get too cold. Please note: you should not dispose of
cold and seemingly flat batteries because these batteries may work again at room
temperature.

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Contents

PRECAUTIONS I
DISCLAIMER II
USING YOUR BATTERIES II
EXTENDING BATTERY LIFE II

CONTENTS ________________________ III

GETTING STARTED __________________ 1

USING THIS MANUAL 1
PACKAGE CONTENTS 2
PARTS OF THE CAMERA 3

ATTACHING THE STRAP 5

INSERTING THE BATTERIES 5

VIDEO MENU LIST 16

SETUP MENU 17

BASIC RECORDING_________________ 19

RECORDING STILL IMAGES 19

SELECTING THE RESOLUTION AND QUALITY
20
USING THE ZOOM FUNCTION 21
USING THE FLASH 22
USING THE SELFTIMER 23
USING THE BURST-SNAPSHOT 24

RECORDING MOVIE CLIPS 25

SETTING THE MOVIE SIZE 25

LOW BATTERY INDICATOR 6

INSERTING A MEMORY CARD 6

ABOUT CAMERA MEMORY 7

TURNING POWER ON & OFF 7

POWER SAVING FUNCTION 7

SETTING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE / DAT E &
TIME 8

SETTING DISPLAY LANGUAGE 8
SETTING DATE & TIME 9

USING THE LCD MONITOR 9

CAPTURE MODE 10
VIDEO MODE 11
PLAYBACK MODE 12

BASIC OPERATION _________________ 13

TURNING POWER ON & OFF 13

RECORDING AUDIO 26

PLAYING BACK AUDIO 26

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS _____ 27

SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE 27
SETTING THE COLOR EFFECT 28
SETTING THE EXPOSURE 28
SETTING DATE STAMP 29

PLAYBACK ________________________ 30

PLAYING BACK IMAGES 30
PLAYING BACK MOVIE CLIPS 30
USING THE MENU IN PLAYBACK MODE 31

USING THE MENU IN PLAYBACK MODE 31
VIEWING THUMBNAILS 32

CHANGING THE MODE 13

SWITCHING BETWEEN REC AND PLAYBACK
MODE 13
SELECTING THE REC MODE 14

USING THE MENU IN REC MODE 15
CAPTURE MENU LIST 16

PLAYING A SLIDE SHOW 32

DELETING FILES 33

DELETING A SINGLE FILE 33
DELETING ALL FILES 34
FORMA TTING THE SD CARD OR INTERNAL
MEMORY 34

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PROTECTING FILES 35

CHOOSING A STARTUP IMAGE 36

SETTING THE LOGO 36

EDITING IMAGES 37

ROTATING STILL IMAGES 37

PRINTING 38

MAKING CONNECTIONS_____________ 39

CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A TV 39
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A PC 40

USING A CARD READER (NOT INCLUDED) 40
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A PC WITH

THE USB CABLE 40

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ___________ 41

APPENDIX_________________________ 42

ABOUT THE FOLDER & FILE NAMES 42

FOLDER STRUCTURE 42
NAMING FILES 42

TROUBLESHOOTING 43
SPECIFICATIONS 44
CUSTOMER CARE 46
DISPOSAL OF WASTE EQUIPMENT BY USERS

IN PRIVATE HOUSEHOLDS IN THE EUROPEAN

UNION 47
FCC COMPLIANCE AND ADVISORY 47

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Getting Started

Using This Manual

Getting Started

This section contains information you should know prior to using this camera.

Basic Operation

This section explains all recording features of the camera.

Basic Recording

This section explains how to record still images, movies and audio files.

Other Recording Functions

This section explains common operations when recording images.

Playback

This section explains playback, delete and edit functions of still images, movies and
audio files.

Making Connections

This section explains how to connect the camera to a computer or TV.

Appendix

This section provides troubleshooting and the camera specifications.

The meanings of the symbols used in this user's manual are explained below:

This indicates warnings that should be read before using these
functions.

This indicates useful information for the use of this camera.

This indicates the reference page.

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Package Contents

AgfaPhoto sensor USB / AV cable 2 x AAA batteries

Pouch Strap Software Installation

CD-ROM

Quick guide

2

Parts of the Camera

1. Flash

2. Selftimer lamp

3. Lens

4. Operation lamp

5. LCD display

6. Playback button

Five-way control button

7. OK/Enter button
(vertically)

8. Right

9. Down

10. Up

11. Left

12. MENU button

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13. Shutter button

14. Mode button

15. Power button

16. Microphone

17. Strap mount

18. Battery cover

19. USB jack

20. Tripod socket

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Attaching the Strap

Attach the strap to your camera as shown
in the image.

CCaauuttiioonn

y Do not swing the camera around by the strap

Inserting the Batteries

The camera is powered by two AAA-size alkaline batteries or rechargeable NiMH
batteries.

1

Open the battery cover.

Slide the battery cover in the
direction indicated by the arrows.

2

Insert the batteries.

Insert two AAA-size batteries
with the positive (+) and
negative (-) poles matching the
directions indicated inside the
battery compartment.

3

Close the battery cover.

5

Low Battery Indicator

A low battery indicator
exhausted. Batteries should be replaced promptly when the low battery indicator
appears.

CCaauuttiioonn

y There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

y Be sure to turn off the camera power before inserting or removing batteries.
y Use only A l kaline or NiMH batteries to power this camera. Use of any other type

y Replace all batteries at the same time. Never mix old and new batteries.
y Remov e batteries if you will not be using the camera for a long time.
y The camera body may feel warm after extended use. Th is is normal.

Dispose of used batteries according to instructions.

of battery is not recommended.

appears on the LCD screen when the batteries are nearly

Inserting a Memory Card

You can use an SD card card with this digital camera. The memory card slot is adjacent
to the battery compartment.

1

Open the battery cover.

Slide the battery cover in the
direction indicated by the arrows.

2

Insert the card.

Insert the card with the label facing
up and the arrow pointing inwards.

y To remove the card, gently press on the ed ge of the card to release it. Pull the

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card out and close the battery cover.

Close the battery cover.

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CCaauuttiioonn

y If you insert or remove the card while the camera is powered on, it may damage

y Do not touc h the connection terminals on the back of the card.

About Camera Memory

This camera is equipped with an internal memory. If a memory card is not inserted in the
camera, all images and movie clips recorded by the camera will be stored in the internal
memory. If a memory card is inserted, images and movie clips will be stored on the
memory card.

the card or data.

Turning Power On & Off

1

Press the Power button (1) to turn on the
camera in the Capture mode. The power
turns on and the LED (2) lights red.

2

Press the Power button (1) again to turn the power off. The power turns off and
the LED turns off.

y You can tur n on the camera without the startup and operating sound by setting

y Switch between Capture mode and Playback mode (

Power Saving Function

To save battery power, the LCD monitor automatically turns off 30 seconds after the last

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the function [Play Logo] and [Buzzer].

page 13).

control accessed (factory-preset setting). Press any button other than the power button
to turn on the LCD monitor. After the power saving function has been active for the set
time, the power will turn off completely. Press the power button to power the camera
back on. You can change the power-off timeout by setting the function [auto power off
time] in the Setup menu.

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The power saving feature will not activate in the following situations:

y When recording movie clips or audio files
y When play ing movie clips or audio files
y When playing the slideshow
y When connecting the camera to a computer or printer with the USB cable

Setting the Display Language / Date & Time

When using the camera for the first time after purchasing it, be sure to choose a
language and set the date & time before using the camera.

Setting Display Language

1

Turn the power on, and set the camera

2

3

4

to the Setup Menu (

Select [Language].

Press
then press

Select a language.

Press or on the five-way control button to select a language and press

OK/Enter button to apply the setting.

Press the MENU button to close the menu.

or to select [Language]

to launch the submenu.

page 17).

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Setting Date & Time

1

Turn the power on, and set the camera
to the Setup Menu (

2

3

y Holding down

(

Select [Date/Time].

Press
button to select [Date/Time] and then
press on the five-way control button to
launch the submenu.

Set date and time.

Press or on the five-way control button to change the highlighted value. Press

on the five-way control button to move the cursor between settings.

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page 29).

or on the five-way control

page 17).

or changes the values continuously. For date stamp setting

4

Apply the setting.

After adjusting the settings, press OK/Enter to apply the setting. Finally press the
MENU button to close the setup menu.

Using the LCD Monitor

The LCD monitor is used to compose images while recording, adjust settings and play
back images. The following indicators may appear on the LCD monitor while recording
or playing back images.

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Capture Mode

1

Capture mode

2

Resolution indicator

3

White balance indicator:

Cloudy

Daylight

Fluorescent

4

2592 x 1944

2048 x 1536

1600 x 1200

1280 x 960

640 x 480

Quality indicator:

Super

Fine

Normal

5
7

9

Tungsten

Auto

Memory card inserted
Images taken/image capacity

Battery level indicator:

10

6
8

10

Date stamp
EV value

-2.0EV-------------2.0EV
Selftimer indicator:

Empty
Half
Full

20 seconds

10 seconds

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Digital zoom bar

Video Mode

1

Video mode

2

Resolution indicator:

3

5

White balance indicator:

Cloudy

Daylight

Fluorescent

Tungsten

Auto

Recording time

4

6

640 x 480

320 x 240

Memory card inserted

Battery level indicator:

Empty

7

Half
Full

Digital zoom bar

11

Playback Mode

1

Playback mode:

Audio file

Video file

Still image

3

Number of current file/total number

of recorded files

2

4

Protect indicator

Battery level indicator:

Empty
Half
Full

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Basic Operation

Turning Power On & Off

1

Press the Power button (1) to turn on the
camera in the Capture mode. The power
turns on and the LED (2) lights red.

2

Press the Power button (1) again to turn the power off. The power turns off and
the LED turns off.

y You can tur n on the camera without the startup and operating sound by setting

y Switch between Capture mode and Playback mode (

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the function [Play Logo] and [Buzzer].

page 13).

Changing the Mode

You can record images and voices in the REC mode and use the Playback mode to
replay, delete or edit images on the LCD monitor.

Switching between REC and Playback Mode

In REC mode, press the Playback button
(2) to switch to the Playback mode.

In Playback mode, pr ess the Playback
button (2) to switch to the REC mode.

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Selecting the REC Mode

1

Press the Power button to enter the Capture mode.

If the camera is in Playback mode, press the Playback button to change to REC
mode.

2

• The Mode button will not work when the camera is in Playback mode.

Press the Mode button (1) to change the REC mode.

Each time the Mode button is pressed the REC mode icon changes. It includes
three modes in REC mode: Capture mode, Video mode and Audio mo de.

Display Title Description

Capture mode For taking still photos.

Video mode For recording movie clips.

Audio mode For recording audio files.

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Using the Menu in REC Mode

When a menu is displayed, the five-way control button is used to make the desired
settings. The Audio mode does not have a menu so the MENU button will not work in
Audio mode.

1

Capture menu.

Turn the power on, and set the camera to
the Capture mode (

2

Open the Capture menu.

Press the MENU button (2) to display the
menu.

3

Select an item.

Press or on the five-way control button (1) to select an item.

4

Change the setting.

page 13).

Press on the five-way control button (1) to launch the submenu. Press or
on the five-way control button (1) to change the setting.

5

Press OK/Enter on the five-way control button (1) to save the settings and finally
press the MENU button (2) to close the menu

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Capture Menu List

Menu item

Resolution

Quality

White balance

Color effect

Exposure -2.0EV-------------2.0EV
Date stamp

Selftimer

Burst-Snapshot

Available settings

/ / / /

/ /

/ / / /

Color / Sepia / Monochrome

Enable

Disable / 10 sec.

Single/ Burst

/ Disable

/ 20 sec.

Video Menu List

Set the camera in Video mode then press the MENU button to display the menu.

Menu item

Resolution

Frame rate 30 fps / 15 fps
White balance

Audio

Available settings

640 x 480/ 320 x 240

/ / / /

Enable / Disable

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Setup Menu

1

Turn the power on and set the
camera to the REC or
Playback mode (

2

Press the MENU button (2) to open
the REC or Playback menu. The
menu displayed depends on
whether you are in the REC mode
or the Playback mode.

3

Open the Setup menu.

Press

on the five-way control button (1) to select [Setup] to display the

page 13).

4

5

6

Setup menu.

Select an item.

Press
press

Change the setting.

Press
OK/Enter (1) to apply the setting.

Press the MENU button (2) to close the menu.

or on the five-way control button (1) to select a menu item then

on the five-way control button (1) to launch the submenu.

or on the five-way control button (1) to select an option and press

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Menu item Function

Select a language for the Display menu and other information from the
following languages: [English]: English, [Italiano]: Italian, [Français]: French,

[Nederlands]: Dutch, [Čestina]: Czech, [Русский]: Russian, [Türk]: Turkish,

Language

Auto

power off

TV output

Play logo

Light

[Deutsch]: German, [Español]: Spanish, [Português]: Portuguese, [Magyar]:

Hungarian, [Polski]: Polish, [Ελληνικά]: Greek, [体中文]: S. Chinese，

[日本語] Japanese

To save power, the camera is turned off automatically after a period of time.
There are three options: [Disable] / [60Sec] / [120Sec].
You can review images on a television with the supplied AV cable. TV Out
should be set to either NTSC or PAL depending on your region.
[NTSC]: America, Japan and others; [PAL]: Europe, Oceania and others.
Use this function to turn the startup image on or off. [Enable] / [Disable]
Light Frequency should be set to either 60Hz or 50Hz depending on your

frequency

Date /

Time

Buzzer

Format

Default

settings

USB mode

region. [50HZ] / [60HZ].

To record the shooting date and time.

Sets the operation sound on and off. [Enable] / [Disable]
To erase all data stored on the memory card if you are using a memo ry card, or
all data stored in the internal memory if there is no card inserted. All data will
be deleted including protected files. Be sure to download important files to y our
computer before formatting. [Yes] / [No].
To reset the entire menu and button operation settings to initial default.
The Date & Time settings do not change after reset all.
You can use this camera as a PC camera or removable disk. [PC Camera]:
Use as a PC camera; [Mass storage]: Use as a removable disk.

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Firmware

This function will show the software version.

Basic Recording

Recording Still Images

1

Turn the power on, and set the
camera to the Capture mode.
(

page 13).

2

Compose the subject on the
monitor.

Point the center area of the LCD
screen at the subject that you want to
take a photo of.

3

Take the picture.

Press the shutter button fully down to take the picture.

CCaauuttiioonn

y Make sure that your fingers or the wrist strap do not cover the lens.
y Do not take the memory card or battery out when the camera is saving the

image, otherwise the image will not be saved completely

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Selecting the Resolution and Quality

You can select a lower image resolution and quality to decrease the image size in order
to capture more images. Choose a suitable setting according to the desired image
quality and purpose.

Image size
AgfaPhoto sensor 505-X

2592 x 1944
2048 x 1536
1600 x 1200
1280 x 960
640 x 480

Image size
AgfaPhoto sensor 510-X

3264 x 2448
2592 x 1944
2048 x 1536
1600 x 1200

Picture size

Printing larger than A4 size

Printing to postcard or attaching
to E-mail

Picture size

Printing larger than A4 size

Printing to postcard or attaching
to E-mail

Larger

Smaller

Larger

Smaller

640 x 480

Image size
AgfaPhoto sensor 500-X

2592 x 1944
2048 x 1536
1600 x 1200
1280 x 960
640 x 480

Picture size

Printing larger than A4 size

Printing to postcard or attaching
to E-mail

Larger

Smaller

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CCaauuttiioonn

The resolution and quality will affect the required storage space of the images.

Compression Purpose

Super To shoot higher quality

images.

Fine To shoot normal quality

images.

Normal To shoot images.

Using the Zoom Function

Your camera has a digital zoom function that allows you to zoom in or zoom out on
subjects. The digital zoom enlarges or shrinks the image using a software proce ss.

1

Make the zoom setting, and point
the camera at the subject.

2

Press

or on the five-way

Higher Quality

Lower Quality

control button (1) to compose the
image.
[W]: zoom out for a wide-angle
shot.
[T]: zoom in for a telephoto shot.

y When the z oom button is

pressed, the zoom bar appears
on the LCD monitor.

3

Press the shutter button to take a
picture.

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y The digital zoom works by enlarging the center portion of an image through a

y The digital zoom is used to achieve magnification levels up to approx. 4 times.
y The higher the digital zoom, the lower the image quality.

Using the Flash

The flash is not only for taking pictures when there is insufficient light, but also for when
the subject is in shade or with backlight conditions. Pressing the flash button cycles your
camera through the various flash modes. The flash will not activate during continuous
shooting or movie recording.

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software interpolation process.

Turn the power on and set the camera

2

3

to the Capture mode (

Press
button (1) to change the flash mode.

y Each time the flash button is pres sed,

Press shutter button to take a picture.

on the five-way control

the flash icon (2) changes.

Auto flash:
Flash fires automatically when
shooting conditions require extra
lighting.
Full Flash:
Flash fires every time you take a photo, regardless of lighting conditions.

Flash OFF:
The flash never fires even in dark conditions.

page 13).

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CCaauuttiioonn

y The flash charging time may increase when the battery is low.
y The screen is blank when the flash is charging. The next image can be shot on ly

y Shooting with a flash in a bright environment may cause incorrect exposure.

Using the Selftimer

Use the selftimer to set a delay from the time the shutter button is pressed to the time
the image is shot. Use Burst to record continuous still image shooting.

1

when charging is completed.

Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Capture mode (

page 13).

2
3

Open the REC menu ( page 15).

Change the setting.

Press Mode button to launch the submenu. Press
then press OK/Enter to confirm the setting.
Disable: Do not use Selftimer.

10 sec.:

4

Press the MENU button to close the menu list. Press the shutter button to
take a picture.

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The shutter release will delay for 10 seconds.

20 sec.:

The shutter release will delay for 20 seconds.

or to select [Seftimer],

y When usin g the selftimer function, be sure to use a tripod or place the digital

camera on a level, stable surface.

y When usin g the selftimer function the selftimer lamp will blink and turn off after

the picture is taken.

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Using the Burst-Snapshot

Use this function to take 3 pictures continuously.

1
2

3

4

Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Capture mode (

Open the Capture menu (

Change the setting

Press the Mode button to launch the submenu. Press
control button to select [Burst-Snapshot]. then press OK/Enter to confirm the
setting.

Single: Press the shutter button once to take one picture.
Burst: Press the shutter button once to take three pictures continuously.

Press the MENU button to close the menu list.

Press the shutter button to take a picture series. When using the Burst-Snapshot
function the flash will not work.

page 15).

or on the five-way

page 13).

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Recording Movie Clips

1
2

3

Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Video mode (

Compose the subject on the monitor.

y Point the center area of the LCD screen at th e subject that you want to take.

Start recording.

y Press the shutter butto n to start recording.
y The LCD monito r displays the recorded time.

y The white b ala nce is set and locked to the settings of the first frame.

Finish recording.

4

y Press the shutter butto n again to stop recording.
y The camera will stop recording automatically when the memory capacity is

full.

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y When the digital z oom function is used in Movie mode the zoom bar will not

page 13).

display.

Setting the Movie Size

Movie size and frame rate

Resolution Frame rate

640 x 480 30 fps / 15 fps

320 x 240 30 fps / 15fps

Higher quality

Lower quality

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Recording Audio

1

Turn the power on, and set the
camera to the Audio mode
(

page 13).

2

Press the shutter button (1) to
start recording.

The voices are recorded via the
microphone (2) of the camera. Be
careful to avoid touching the
microphone while recording.

3

Press the shutter button again to end recording.

The camera will stop recording automatically when the memory capacity is full.

CCaauuttiioonn

y Please note that this camera h as no built-in speaker. Sound is only available when

Playing Back Audio

1

Press

2
3

connecting with TV or PC to playback..

Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Playback mode (

13).

or on the five-way control button to select the audio file (WAV).

Start playback.

y Press the shutter butto n to start playing the audio file. Press it again to stop

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the audio file. Press OK/Enter to pause. When the audio playback is
paused, press OK/Enter to resume.

CCaauuttiioonn

y Please note that this camera has no built-in speake r. Sound is only available wh en

connecting with TV or PC to playback.

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Other Recording Functions

Setting the White Balance

Adjust the white balance to suit different light sources such as sunlight, incandescent
(tungsten) lighting or fluorescent lighting.

Option Description

Automatically corrects white balance. Ideal for general

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photography.

Adjusts for bright sunlight conditions or natural light conditions.

Adjusts for normal indoor lighting conditions. Corrects the
orange hue of household light bulbs. Ideal for indoor photos
under tungsten or halogen lighting without a flash.
Adjusts for fluorescent lighting. Corrects the green hue of
fluorescent lighting. Ideal for indoor photos under fluoresc ent
lighting.

Adjusts for cloudy days or twilight conditions.

y A practical method of obtaining the proper white balance is by comparing the

different white tones resulting from photo graphing a white sheet of paper with the
different manual White Balance settings. From the most realistic white tone
obtained you can determine the best White Balance setting under the current
lighting conditions.

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Setting the Color Effect

Set the color effect to add a color tone to the picture.

Option Description

Color Reflects the true color of the object.

Sepia Adds a sepia color tone to the picture

Monochrome The pictures only have two colors: whit e and black.

Setting the Exposure

Set the exposure value manually to compensate for unusual lighting conditio ns such as
indirect indoor lighting, dark backgrounds, and strong bac klighting.

1

Turn the power on, and set the
camera to the Capture mode

(

page 13).

2

Open the Capture menu.
Press the MENU button (2) to
display the menu.

3

Select Exposure.

Press

4

Change the setting.

Press

or on the five-way control button (1) to select [Exposure].

on the five-way control button (1) to launch the submenu. Press or

5

on the five-way control button (1) to change the setting.

Apply the setting.
Press OK/Enter on the five-way control button (1) to apply the setting. Press the
MENU button to close the menu.

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Setting Date Stamp

The date stamp function can be used to add a date to your pictures as you take them.

Option Description

Enable

Disable

Add the recording date & time to printed images.
Do not add the recording date & time to printed images.

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Playback

Playing Back Images

1

2

Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Playback mode (

13).

The latest recorded image appears on the LCD display. If there are n o images
stored, a message [No file] appears.

Pressing
image.

: displays the previous image.
: displays the next image.

or on the five-way control button displays the previous or next

Playing Back Movie Clips

1

Turn the power on and set the camera to the Playback mode (

13).

page

page

Press

2

want to play back.

3

• Please note that this camera has no built-in speaker. Sound is only available when

Start playing back.

Press the shutter button to start playing the movie clip. Press the shutter button
again to stop the movie clip, or press OK/Enter to pause it. When the movie is
paused, press the five-way control button again to resume.

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connecting with TV or PC to playback.

or on the five-way control button to select a movie clip that you

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Using the Menu in Playback Mode

When a menu is displayed, the five-way control button is used to make the desired
settings.

Using the Menu in Playback Mode

1

Turn the power on and set the
camera to the Playback mode
(

page 13).

2

Open the Playback menu.

Press the Menu button (2) to display
the menu.

4

• If the item in the menu list is gray it means this item doesn’t work in this file format.

3

Select an item.

Press or on the five-way control button (1) to select an item.

Change the setting.
Press

on the five-way control button (1) to change the setting.

5

Press OK/Enter (1) to save the settings and finally press the Menu button (2) to
close the menu.

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on the five-way control button (1) to launch the submenu. Press or

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Viewing Thumbnails

1

Turn the power on and set the
camera to the Playback mode
(

page 13).

2

Press
button: a thumbnail screen is
displayed. You can also view the
thumbnail screen in the following way:

Set the camera to the Playback mode,
then press the MENU button to display
the menu. Press
control button and select [Thumbnail].
Finally press
control button to view the thumbnail

on the five-way control

on the five-way

on the five-way

screen.

3

Use
and press OK/Enter to show the selected image in full screen.

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• You can delete images in thumbnail view see (

Playing a Slide Show

1
2

Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Playback mode (

Enter the slide show.

Press the MENU button. Press
[Slide show] then press

/ / / on the five-way control button to select the desired image,

on the five-way control button to start the slide show.

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page 13).

/ on the five-way control button to select

3

End the slide show.

During the slideshow, press OK/Enter to pause and press it again to resume.
Press the shutter button to end the slide show.

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Deleting Files

Deleting a Single File

1

Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Playback mode (

13).

2

3

4

Select the file you want to delete.

When the file is shown in full screen, press
button to select the file you want to delete.

Open the menu.

Press the MENU button, then press
select [Delete current].

Delete the file.

Press

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on the five-way control button to delete the file.

page

or on the five-way control

or on the five-way control button to

To quickly delete the current image:
1: Set the file shown in thumbnail mode.
2: Press
delete.
3: Press the MENU button to display the dialog “Confirm delete? Yes/ No”.
4: Press
delete it.

/ / / on the five-way control button to select the file you want to

on the five-way control button to select “Yes” then press OK/Enter to

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Deleting All Files

1
2

Turn the power on, set the camera to Playback mode.

Open the menu

Press the MENU button. Then press
select [Delete all].

3

Formatting the SD Card or Internal Memory

1
2

Delete the files

Press

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Turn the power on and set the camera to any mode except Audio mode.

Open the menu.

Press the MENU button, then press
[Setup]. Now press

on the five-way control button to delete the files.

• All the files can be deleted except the protected files.

or on the five-way control button to select [Format].

or on the five-way control button to

on the five-way control button to select

3

Formatting the SD card or internal memory.

Press
Press
OK/Enter to format .

• Use this function to erase all data stored on the memory card if you are using a

• Be sure to backup all important files before formatting.

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card, or all data stored in the internal memory if there is no card inserted.

on the five-way control button to launch the submenu.
or on the five-way control button to select [Yes] and then press

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Protecting Files

1

Turn the power on and set the
camera to the Playback mode
(

page 13).

2

3

4

Select a file to be protected. If you want
to protect a single file select it before
operating the following steps. Press
or

on the five-way control button to

select a recorded file

Open the menu.

Press the MENU button, then use the five-way control button to select [Lock].
Press

y [Lock current]: Protects a single file
y [Lock all]: Protects all files
y [Unlock current]: Unprotects the selected protected file

y [Unlock all]: Unprotects all the protected files

Select an item.

on the five-way control button to launch the submenu:

Press

or on the five-way control button to select an item.

5

Apply the setting.

Press OK/Enter to apply the setting.

6

• An icon will be displayed on protected files.

• Protected files cannot be deleted; however if the SD card / MMC card or internal

Close the menu.

Press the MENU button to close the menu.

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memory are formatted, the protected files will also be erased.

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• An icon will be displayed on protected files.

• Protected files cannot be deleted; however if the SD card or internal memory are

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formatted, the protected files will also be erased.

Choosing a Startup Image

Setting the Logo

1

2

3

4

5

Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Playback mode.

Select a still image as startup image.

Press

Open the menu.

Press the MENU button, then use the five-way control button to select [Set Logo]
then press

Apply the setting.

Press
to apply the setting.

Close the menu.

Press the MENU button to close the menu.

or on the five-way control button to select a still image.

on the five-way control button to launch the submenu: [Yes]; [No].

or on the five-way control button to select [Yes] then press OK/Enter

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• The startup image will not be deleted even if the original image is deleted or the
memory is formatted.

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Editing Images

Rotating Still Images

1

Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Play mode (

2

Press
rotate.

or on the five-way control button to select the image you want to

page 13).

3

4

Open the menu.

Press the MENU button, then use the five-way control button to select [ Rotate]
and finally press
[90°]: Rotates the image 90 degrees clock wise
[180°]: Rotates the image 180 degrees clockwise
[270°]: Rotates the image 270 degrees clockwise

Select an item.

Press

or on the five-way control button to select the degrees.

on the five-way control button to launch the submenu:

5

Apply the setting.

Press OK/Enter to apply the setting.

6

Close the menu.

Press the MENU button to close the menu.

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• If the picture size is 5 megapixel or more the rotating function will not work.

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Printing

The Digital Print setting allows you to directly print from a camera to a printer by
connecting them via a USB cable. Photos can be printed quickly and easily from your
digital camera without using a computer

1

Turn the power on, set the camera to the Playback mode and press

on the five-way control button to select a still image

page 13).

(

2

Open the menu.
Press the MENU button, then use the five-way control button to select [Print]

or

and then press

3

Select an item.

Press

4

Confirm the setting.

Press OK/Enter to apply the setting, then a message “Please connect to printer”
appears. Connect the camera to a compatible printer with the supplied USB
cable.

5

Power on the printer and press OK/Enter: the image is printed. For more
information please refer to your printer’s instructions.

or on the five-way control button to select [Yes].

on the five-way control button to launch the submenu.

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Making Connections

Connecting the Camera to a TV

You can display recorded images on a television with the supplied AV cable.

1

Set the TV-out to match the TV system that you are using.

2

Turn off the camera and the TV.

3

Use the supplied AV cable to connect the camera to the TV set.

Then turn on the camera and the TV.

4

Set the TV input signal to Video In.

y Refer to the documentation included with your TV for more information.

5

Display on TV.

y Everything that would normally appear on the camera's LCD screen, such

as photos and video clip playback, slide shows and image or video capture,
will appear on the TV. The camera’s LCD screen turns off.

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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 supplied USB cable.

Using a Card Reader (not included)

1

Eject the memory card from the camera and
insert it into a card reader that is connected to
a computer.

2

Open [My Computer] or [Windows Explorer]
and double-click the removable disk icon that
represents the memory card.

3

Copy images from the card into a directory of your choice on the computer’s
hard disk.

Connecting the Camera to a PC with the USB Cable

1

To download photos from the camera

Connect the supplied USB cable to the computer's USB port and turn on the
camera. A message “Mass Storage” or “PC Camera” appears on the screen
when connection to the computer has been successfully completed. Press the
playback button to switch the camera mode between mass storage and PC
camera. To download photos please select “Mass Storage” mode.

2

Open [My Computer] or [Windows Explorer]. A "Removable Disk" appears in the
drive list.
Double-click the "Removable Disk" icon to view its contents. Files stored on the
camera are located in the folder named "DCIM".

3

Copy the photos or files to your computer.

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System Requirements

• PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 233 MHz

• Windows XP/ 2000/ Vista32

• Minimum 32 MB RAM

• USB port

• CD-ROM drive

• 800 x 600 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor

*Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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Appendix

About the Folder & File Names

Your digital camera automatically creates a directory of folders in the internal memory or
on the memory card that it uses to organize still images, movie clips and other
information.

Folder Structure

The folder name begins with a 3-digit number from
100 to 999 and is followed by "DCIM". A new fold er
can only be made manually. If new files are made,
the new files named in sequence will be made
automatically.

Naming Files

File names begin with "PICT" and are followed by a 4-digit number that increases in
sequence. File numbering starts from 0001 when a new folder is created.

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y Do not change the folder and file names on the memory card using your

computer: it may be unable to play back the data on the digital camera.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Cause Solution

Power does not turn camera
on.

The camera does not take
pictures.

Batteries are inserted in the
wrong direction.

Batteries are dead. Replace or recharge batteries.

The battery compartment door
is open.

The flash is charging. Wait for the flash to charge.

Memory is full. Insert a new memory card.

Memory card is not formatted
correctly.

The flash is charging. Wait for the flash to charge. Image is not recorded when

Reload batteries in the correct
direction.

Make sure the battery
compartment door is securely
closed.

The card may be defective:
use a new card.

the shutter button is pressed.

The flash does not fire. Flash is set to OFF. Set the flash to any mode

The image is blurred or out of
focus.

The image is not displayed on
the LCD monitor.

Recorded images are not
saved in memory.

Memory is full. Insert a new memory card.

except off.

The camera was moving when
the image was captured.

A memory card with non-PICT
images (recorded with another
camera) is loaded.

The camera was turned
off/powered down before
saving images to the memory.

Hold the camera steady when
shooting a picture.

This camera cannot display
non-PICT images.

If the battery low indicator
appears on the LCD monitor,
replace the battery
immediately.

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Specifications

Sensor

Display

Focus range

Aperture

Shutter

File format

AgfaPhoto

sensor 505-X

5 MegaPixel CMOS,

Size: 1/2.5 inch

2.4" TFT color LCD 2.4" TFT color LCD 2.0" TFT color LCD

150cm ~ infinity 150cm ~ infinity 150cm ~ infinity

F3.1, Fixed focus F3.1, Fixed focus F3.1, Fixed focus

Electronic shutter:

1/2,000 ~ 1/14 sec.

Still Image: JPEG (EXIF

2.2 compatible)

AgfaPhoto

sensor 510-X

5 MegaPixel CMOS,

Size: 1/2.5 inch

Electronic shutter:

1/2,000 ~ 1/14 sec.

Still Image: JPEG (EXIF

2.2 compatible)

AgfaPhoto

sensor 500-X

3 MegaPixel CMOS,

Size: 1/2.5 inch

Electronic shutter:

1/2,000 ~ 1/14 sec.

Still Image: JPEG (EXIF

2.2 compatible)

Resolution

Sensitivity

White balance

Video: A VI

Audio: WAV

Still Image:

2592 x 1944; 2048 x

1536; 1600 x 1200;

1280 x 960; 640 x 480

Video:

640 x 480, 320 x 240

Auto Auto Auto

Auto, Daylight,

Video: A VI

Audio: WAV

Still Image:

8 MP interpolation

3264 x 2448; 2592 x

1944; 2048 x 1536;

1600 x 1200; 640 x 480

Video:

640 x 480, 320 x 240

Auto, Daylight,

Video: A VI

Audio: WAV

Still Image:

5 MP interpolation

2592 x 1944; 2048 x

1536; 1600 x 1200;

1280 x 960; 640 x 480

Video:

640 x 480, 320 x 240

Auto, Daylight,

Exposure control

Tungsten, Fluorescent,

Cloudy

-2EV to +2EV in 1/3 -2EV to +2EV in 1/3 -2EV to +2EV in 1/3

Tungsten, Fluorescent,

Cloudy

Tungsten, Fluorescent,

Cloudy

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steps steps steps

Burst

Flash

Photo effect

Selftimer

Storage

TV system

Power supply

Included Included Included

Auto, Always on, Always

off

Color, Sepia,

Monochrome

Disable / 10 / 20 sec. Disable / 10 / 20 sec. Disable / 10 / 20 sec.

32 MB internal memory

External memory:

SD (2 GB)

NTSC / PAL NTSC / PAL NTSC / PAL

AAA rechargeable

Auto, Always on, Always

off

Color, Sepia,

Monochrome

32 MB internal memory

External memory:

SD (2 GB)

AAA rechargeable

Auto, Always on, Always

off

Color, Sepia,

Monochrome

32 MB internal memory

External memory:

SD (2 GB)

AAA rechargeable

Environmental

temperature

Microphone

Speaker

Dimension camera

body (W x H x D):

Weight (w/o battery)

battery x 2 (optional);

AAA alkaline battery x 2

Operating: 0° C to 40° C

Storage: -20 to 60° C

Built-in Built-in Built-in

Not included Not included Not included

95.5 x 54.5 x 26.5 mm 95.5 x 54.5 x 26.5 mm 95.5 x 54.5 x 26.5 mm

Approx. 85 (g) Approx. 85 (g) Approx. 85 (g)

battery x 2 (optional);

AAA alkaline battery x 2

Operating: 0° C to 40° C

Storage: -20 to 60° C

*These specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

battery x 2 (optional);

AAA alkaline battery x 2

Operating: 0° C to 40° C

Storage: -20 to 60° C

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Customer care

More information on the complete AgfaPhoto digital camera product range can be found
under www.plawa.com / www.plawausa.com

Service & Repair (USA / Canada):

1-866 475 2605
www.plawausa.com – live chat available

Support Service (USA / Canada):

[e-mail]

Online Service USA / Canada:

[e-mail]

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 only)

Online Service / International contact (Not USA / Canada):

[e-mail]

Designed and manufactured by

plawa-feinwerktechnik GmbH & Co. KG
Bleichereistraße 18
73066 Uhingen
Germany

AgfaPhoto is used under license of Agfa-Gevaert NV & Co. KG. Agfa-Gevaert NV & Co. KG.
does not manufacture this product or provide any product warranty or support. For service,
support and warranty information, contact the distributor or manufacturer.
Contact: AgfaPhoto Holding GmbH, www.agfaphoto.com

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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 over to a designated collection point for the recycling of
waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your
waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure
that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more
information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact
your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.

FCC Compliance and Advisory

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: 1.) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2.) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
unsatisfactory operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B peripheral, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful inte rference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures.

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. When shielded
interface cables have been provided with the product or when specified additional
components or accessories have elsewhere been designated to be used with the
installation of the product, they must be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC
regulations.

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