AGFA DC-1033m User Manual

DC-1033m

User manual

AgfaPhoto DC-1033m

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.

Precautions

• Do not aim 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 press the flash too close to the eyes of animals or young children. Eye damage may
result. Please remain at least one meter away from infants when using 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 internal danger and may cause
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 im mediately.
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.

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 the right to make
changes to this product and its accessories without prior notice.

Warning!

Never disconnect to open the camera or remove any parts of it. This will invalidate all guarantee
claims.

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Contents

GETTING STARTED 1

USING THIS MENU 1
SCOPE OF DELIVERY 2
PARTS OF THE CAMERA 3
INSERTING THE BATTERIES 5

LOW BATTERY INDICATOR 5
ABOUT BATTERY TYPE 6

INSERTING THE MEMORY CARD 6

ABOUT CAMERA MEMORY 6
DCF PROTOCOL 7

SETTING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE / DATE &
TIME 7

SETTING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE 7
SETTING THE DATE & TIME 7

USING THE LCD MONITOR 9

REC MODE 9

USING INTELLIGENT SCENE MODE 23

TO ACTIV ATE INTELLIGENT SCENE 23

USING BLINK DETECTION MODE 25

TO ACTIV ATE BLINK DETECTION 25
USING THE Q MODE 26
SETTING IMAGE SIZE AND QUALITY 27
USING THE ZOOM FUNCTION 28
USING THE FLASH 29
USING THE MACRO 30
USING THE SELF-TIMER & BURST 31
USING THE APERTURE PRIORITY 32
USING THE SHUTTER PRIORITY 32
USING THE MANUAL EXPOSURE 33

RECORDING MOVIE CLIPS 34

SETTING THE MOVIE SIZE 35

RECORDING AUDIO CLIPS 35

PLAYING BACK AUDIO CLIPS 35
PLAYBACK MODE 10
CHANGING THE LCD STATUS 11

BASIC OPERATION 12

TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF 12

POWER SAVING FUNCTION 12

CHANGING THE MODE 13

SWITCHING BETWEEN REC MODE AND
PLAYBACK MODE 13
SELECTING THE REC MODE 13
SELECTING THE ASM MODE 15

USING THE MENUS 16

REC MENU 16
SETUP MENU 18

BASIC RECORDING 21

RECORDING A VOICE MEMO 36

PLAYING BACK A VOICE MEMO 36

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 37

SETTING THE METERING 37
SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE 37
SETTING THE ISO 38
SETTING THE EXPOSURE 38
SETTING THE AEB 38
SETTING THE HIGHLIGHT 38
SETTING THE SHARPNESS 39
SETTING THE PHOTO EDIT 39
SETTING DATE STAMP 39
SETTING STABILIZER 40
SETTING FACE TRACKING 40
SETTING PHOTO FRAME 40

RECORDING STILL IMAGES 21
U

SING SMILE CAPTURE

TO ACTIV ATE SMILE CAPTURE 22

MODE

22

PLAYBACK 41

PLAYING BACK IMAGES 41

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PLAYING BACK MOVIE CLIPS 41

EUROPEAN UNION 67

MAGNIFYING & TRIMMING STILL IMAGES
42
VIEWING IN THUMBNAIL 43
PLAYING A SLIDE SHOW 43

DELETING FILES 44

DELETING A SINGLE FILE 44
DELETING MULTIPLE FILES 45
DELETING ALL FILES 45
PROTECTING A SINGLE FILE 46
PROTECTING ALL FILES 46
PROTECTING MULTIPLE FILES 47

EDITING IMAGES 48

ROTATING STILL IMAGES 48

CHANGING THE IMAGE SIZE 48
CHANGING THE IMAGE WITH EFFECTS 49
CHOOSING THE IMAGE WITH PHOTO
FRAME 49

FCC COMPLIANCE AND ADVISORY 67
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 68

COPYING THE FILES 50
SETTING THE DPOF 51
CHOOSING A STARTUP IMAGE 52

MAKING CONNECTIONS 53

CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A TV 53
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A PC 54

USING THE CARD READER 54
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A
COMPUTER WITH THE USB CABLE 54

APPENDIX 55

ABOUT THE FOLDER & FILE NAME 55

FOLDER STRUCTURE 55
FILE NAMING 55

TROUBLESHOOTING 56
SPECIFICATIONS 57
FUNCTION AVAILABLE LIST 59
CUSTOMER CARE 66
DISPOSAL OF WASTE EQUIPMENT BY
USERS IN PRIVATE HOUSEHOLDS IN THE

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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, mov ies, and audio files.

Other Recording Functions

This section explains common operations about record ing images.

Playback

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

Making Connections

This section tells you how to connect this camera to a computer or TV.

Appendix

This section describes the troubleshooting and the camera specification.

The meanings of the symbols used in this user's manual are explained below:
This indicates cautions that should be read before using these

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functions.
This indicates the useful information when using this camera.

This indicates the reference page.

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Scope of Delivery

AgfaPhoto DC-1033m USB Cable AV Cable

Soft Case Hand Strap

Software Installation

CD-ROM

CCaauuttiioonn

y Actual accessories may be different.
y Note that the shape of the charger plug depends on the area where you

Quick Guide

2 x AA Batteries

purchased the camera.

y Do not swing the camera around by the strap.

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Parts of the Camera

1. Flash ( page 29)

2. Microphone

3. Lens

4. Self-timer Lamp

5. Zoom Button ( page 28)

y Thumbnail ( page 43)
y Playback Zoom

( page 42)

6. Playback Button
page 13)

(

7. Menu Button ( page 16)

8. Operation Lamp

9. Mode Button ( page 13)

10. ASM Button ( page 15)

y Delete Button (

11. LCD Monitor ( page 9)

12. SET/DISP Button

( page 11)

13. Flash Button ( page 29)

14. Macro Button ( page 30)

page 44)

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15. Strap Ring

16. Shutter Button
(

17. Power Button ( page 12)

18. Speaker

19. USB/AV Termin al
(

page 21, 34)

page 20, 54)

20. Battery Cover (

21. Tripod Socket

page 5)

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Inserting the Batteries

1

Open the battery cover.

y Slide the battery cover in the

direction indicated by the
arrow.

2

Insert the batteries.

y Insert two AA-size batteries

with the positive (+) and
negative (-) poles matching
the directions indicated
inside the battery room.

3

Close the battery cover.

Low Battery Indicator

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

CCaauuttiioonn

y Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type dispose of used

y Be sure to turn off the camera power before insert or remove batteries.
y It is recommended to use the provided battery. For other compatible batteries,

y Replace all batteries at the same time. Never mix old and new batteries.
y Remove batteries if you will not be using them for a long time.
y The camera body may feel warm after extended use. This is normal.
y The type of battery and the battery power level may cause the lens to be stuck

batteries according to the instructions.

please refer to Battery types. (
recommended.

appears on the LCD screen when the batteries are nearly

page 20). Use of any other type battery is not

up. Ensure you use the correct battery type and use a fully charged battery.

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About Battery Type

After replacing the batteries, please check the Battery Type in the setup menu (
page 20).

Inserting the Memory Card

You can use SD/SDHC Card with this digital camera. The memory card slot is located
beneath the battery cover, adjacent to the battery compartment.

1

Open the battery cover.

y Slide the battery cover in the

direction indicated by the
arrow.

2

Insert the card.

y Insert the card with the label

facing up and the arrow
pointing in.

y To remove the card, gently press on the edge of the card and release it. Pull the

3

CCaauuttiioonn

y It may cause damage to the card if removed while the camera is on.
y Do not touch the connection terminals on the back side of the card.
y Not all cards may be compatible with your camera. When purchasing a card,

About Camera Memory

This camera is equipped with internal memory. If the memory card is not inserted in the

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card out and close the battery cover.

Close the battery cover.

please check the card's specifications and take the camera with you.

camera, all images and movie clips recorded by the camera will be stored in the internal
memory. If the memory card is inserted, images and movie clips are st ored on the
memory card.

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DCF Protocol

The DCF protocol defines the format for image file dat a as well as the dire ctory structure
for the memory card. Images that are taken by a DCF camera ca n be viewed on
DCF-compatible cameras from other manufacturers.

Setting the Display Language / Date & Time

When using the camera for the first time after purchasing, be sure to choos e a lan gua ge
and set the date & time before using the camera.

Setting the Display Language

1

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

2

Select [

y Press

[LANGUAGE] then press or the
SET button to launch the submenu.

3

Select a language.

y Press or to select a language and press or the SET button to

apply the setting.

Setting the Date & Time

1

4

Press the MENU button to close the menu.

Turn the power on, and set the camera

Language].

or to select

page 18).

to the Setup Menu (

2

Select [

y Press

Time] then press or the SET
button to launch the submenu.

3

Set date and time.

y Press or to change the value of the cursor located. Press or

to move the cursor between settings.

page 18).

Date & Time].

or to select [Date &

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y Holding down
y For date stamp setting (

4

Apply the setting.

y After adjusting the settings, press the SET or the MENU button to apply

the setting.

CCaauuttiioonn

y If the batteries are remo ved for longer than 48 h ours, the Date and Time will need to

be re-set.

or changes the values continuously.

page 39).

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Using the LCD Monitor

The LCD monitor is used to compose images while reco r ding, ad just setting s and rep lay
images. The following indicators may appear on the LCD monitor while recording or
playing back images.

REC mode

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

9
10
11
12

Recording mode (
Flash ( page 29)
Macro ( page 30)
Self-timer / Burst ( page 31)
Zoom indicator ( page 28)
Shots remaining
Battery ( page 5)
Storage media
Stabilizer
Metering ( page 37)
ISO ( page 38)
Histogram

page 13)

13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24

White balance ( page 37)
Shutter speed ( page 21)
Shake warning ( page 21)
Aperture value ( page 21)
Face tracking ( page 40 )
Exposure ( page 38)
Focus area ( page 21)
Date stamp ( page 39)
AEB ( page 38)
Sharpness ( page 39)
Quality ( page 27)
Resolution ( page 27)

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PLAYBACK mode

1

Playback mode (

2

Protect ( page 46)

3

Voice memo ( page 36)
File number / Total

4
5

Battery ( page 5)
Storage media

6

page 13)

7

Recording info ( page 11)
Histogram

8

Captured date & time

9

10

V oice memo control ( page 36)

11

DPOF ( page 51)

12

Resolution ( page 27)

CCaauuttiioonn

y Some information may not display correctly if you display images captured by

other camera model.

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Changing the LCD Status

Press the SET/DISP button changes the LCD status as shown below:

 REC mode

(A) OSD on (B) Full OSD (C)Guide line (D) OSD off

y Use the “Guide line” to compose images easily before shooting images.

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 PLAYBACK mode

(A) OSD on (B) Full OSD (D) OSD off

CCaauuttiioonn

y You cannot change the LCD status in the following situation:

。 Manual exposure
。 Recording movie clips or audio files
。 Playing movie clips or audio files
。 Playing the slideshow
。 Viewing in thumbnail
。 Trimming a still image

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Basic Operation

Turning the Power On and Off

1

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

displays on the LCD monitor (p).

2

Press the POWER button (n) again to turn the power off.

y The power turns off, the lens retracts and the LED turns off .

y You can turn on the camera without the start-up and operating sound by

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pressing and holding the POWER (n) or the PLAYBACK (o) button over 1.5
seconds.

y Switch between REC mode and PLAYBACK mode (

Power Saving Function

For saving the battery power, the LCD monitor automatically turns off 1 minute after the
last control accessed (factory-preset setting). Press any button other than the power
button to turn on the LCD monitor. You can change the power save setting in Setup
menu (
After the power saving function has been active for 1 minute, the power will turn off
completely. Press the POWER (n) or the PLAYBACK (o) button to restore the power.

The power save feature will not activate in the following situation:

y Recording movie clips or audio files
y Playing movie clips or audio files
y Playing the slideshow
y Connecting the camera to a computer or printer with the USB cable

page 19).

page 13).

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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 mode and PLAYBACK mode

In REC mode, press the PLAYBACK button
(n) to switch to the PLAY mode.

In PLAY mode, press the PLAYBACK (n)
or the MODE (o) button to switch to the
REC mode.

Selecting the REC mode

1

Set the camera to the REC mode
(

page 13).

2

Launch the mode palette.

y Press the MODE button (o) to

show the scene mode palette.

3

Select a mode.

y Use the four-way control to select a desired mode and press the SET

button to confirm the setting.

Display Title Description

Program The camera makes settings suitable for the shooting conditions.

Movie For recording movie clips.

Voice REC For recording audio.

Q Mode Allows beginners to take pictures easily.

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Display Title Description

Portrait Blurring the background to focus on the subject.

Landscape Used for the wide scenic views.

Sunset Enhance the red hue for recording sunset images.

Backlight Shooting the image of backlight object by changing meteri ng.

Smile

Capture

Kids Take a still image to capture moving kids.

Night Scene Shooting the subject while keeping the background night scenery.

Fireworks Slow shutter speed to take fireworks exploding.

Snow Used for the beach or snow scenes.

Food Higher saturation makes food more appetizing.

Capture the most brilliant smile of characters.

Building Enhance the edges of the subject.

Text Enhance the black & white contrast.

Blink

Detection
Intelligent

Scene

This feature detects if the subject blinked an eye when the image
is captured and gives the user an option whether to save it or not.

The camera detects the shooting conditions and automatically
switches to the appropriate scene mode.

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Selecting the ASM mode

1

Set the camera to the REC mode
(

page 13).

y It cannot be switch to ASM mode

while in Movie or Voice REC
mode.

2

Launch the ASM mode.

y Press the ASM button (n) to

toggle switch between Aperture
Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual
Exposure mode.

y For detail operation

( page32).

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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

1

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

page 13).

2

Open the REC menu.

y Press the MENU button (n)

to display the menu.

3

Select an item.

y Press

select a menu item.

4

Change the setting.

y Press

5

Press the MENU (n) or the SET (o) button to save the settings and close

or (o) to

or (o) to change the setting.

the menu.

REC menu list (Still Image)

Menu Item Available Settings Page

Resolution
Quality / /
Metering / /
White Balance Auto / / / / / /

ISO

Exposure ...
Drive Mode Off / / / /
AEB Off /
Highlight Off / / /

/ / / / / /

Auto / ISO100 / ISO200 / ISO400 / ISO800 /
ISO1600 / ISO 3200

27
27
37
37

38

38
31
38
38

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Sharpness / /
Effect Off / B&W / Sepia / Negative / Red / Green / Blue
Date Stamp Off / Date / Date & Time

Stabilizer Off / On 40
Face Tracking Off / On 40
Photo Frame Off / Frame 1 ~ 10 40
Digital Zoom Off / On 28

REC menu list (Movie)

Menu Item Available Settings Page

Movie Size
Metering / / 37
White Balance Auto / / / / / / 37

/ /

39
39
39

35

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