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

CCaauuttiioonn

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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

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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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Setup menu

1

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

page 13).

2

Press the MENU button (n)
to open the REC or
PLAYBACK menu.

y The menu displays

depends on whether you
are in the REC mode or
the PLAYBACK mode.

3

Open the Setup menu.

y Press four-way control (o) to select SETUP (

) and then press the SET

4

5

6

(o) button to display the Setup menu.

Select an item.

y Press

(o) button to launch the submenu.

Change the setting.

y Press or (o) to select an option and press or the SET (o)

button to apply the setting.

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

or (o) to select a menu item and then press or the SET

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Setup menu list

Menu Item Functions

Sounds

Auto Review

Power Save

[Shutter]:
[Start-up]:
[Beep]:
[Volume]:

[Off]:

[1 sec.]:

[3 sec.]:

[5 sec.]:

[Off] / [1 min.] / [3 min.] / [5 min.]:

For power consumption, the camera is turned off automatically for
a period of time.

y The power save feature will not activate in some situation

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, beep and playback sound.
The captured image will not automatically display after
shooing.
The captured image will display for 1 second after
shooting.
The captured image will display for 3 seconds after
shooting.
The captured image will display for 5 seconds after
shooting.

Date & T ime
Language

File No.

page 12).

(
Sets the date & time (
Select a language for display menus and other information from
the following 31 languages: (
Use this function if the camera experiences a “Folder cannot be
created” error or if you want to restart numbering, for example,
after erasing all files.

[Series]:

[Reset]:

y Resetting the file number is useful for avoiding the file name

duplication when images are downloaded to a computer

(
You can review images on a television with a supplied AV cable

page 53). TV Out should be set to either NTSC or PAL

(

Store the la test used file number no matter deleting
files or inserting a new memory card.
Reset file numbering each time the memory card is
changed.

page 55).

page 7).

page 7)

TV Out

depending on your region.

[NTSC]:
[PAL]:

America, Japan and others
Europe, Oceania and others

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Menu Item Functions

[Computer] / [Printer]:

USB

Start-up image

Format

LCD Save

Sets the USB mode to connect the camera with a printer or
computer (
Sets a recorded image as the start-up image (
To erase all data stored in the memory card if you are using a
card, or all data stored in the internal memory if there is no card
inserted.

y A “BUSY...PLEASE WAIT” message displays and the memory

card is starting format.

y A “COMPLETED” message displays when finish formatting.
y All data will be deleted including protected files. Be sure to

download important files to your computer before formatting.
[Off] / [On]:
Enable the LCD save function to automatically decrease the LCD
brightness to conserve battery power
When the camera is idle for 5 seconds, the LCD darkens.
To ensure the camera displays battery level correctly, set the type

page 54).

page 52).

Reset All

to match the batteries used. Battery T ype
Alkaline / NiMH / Lithium / Qxyride
Resets the entire menu and button operation settings to initial
default.
The following settings do not change after Reset All:

y Date & Time setting
y Language setting
y TV out setting
y Battery Type

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Basic Recording

Recording Still Images

1

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

page 13).

(

2

3

4

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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 while in focus, then shutter speed (o),

aperture value (p) and ISO value (q) are displayed.

y If the shutter speed is slow or the possibility that image may be blurred, the

shake warning icon
a tripod to stabilize the camera when recording images.

Take a picture.

y Press the shutter button fully to

take a picture.

may appear on the LCD monitor. To avoid this, use

y Make sure that your fingers or

the hand strap does not block
the lens.

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Using smile capture Mode

The smile capture model uses smile tracking to automatically capture images. Pressing
the shutter button will enable the camera to t a ke 6 cont inuous sh ots whenever a smile is
detected. This feature is most useful in capturing different angles and smiles of moving
people. When capturing an image with more than one person, the ca mera detects the
smile of the closest person on the center of the screen.

To activate smile capture

1

Select from Scene Mode
submenu. (

2

Focus the camera on the subject to
capture.

3

Press the shutter button to start

page 13).

4
5

smile detecting. The smile capture
icon blinks every second and the
white focus frame turns green to
denote camera activity.

When a smile is dete cted, the camera will auto matically take a shot of the image.
It will continuously take 6 shots whenever a smile is detected.

To stop shooting before the 6 shots are taken, press the shutter button again,
The smile capture icon stops blinking and the focus frame turns white.

y When capturing an image with several faces, face tracking function may take up

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more time tracking faces for the first time.

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Using Intelligent Scene Mode

With the Intelligent Scene Mode, the camera automatically detects the shooting
conditions and switches to the appropriate scene and settings when aiming on a subject.
This feature is most useful for novice users to capture great images even without basic
knowledge of photography

To activate Intelligent Scene

1

Select

from Scene Mode

submenu. (

2

Focus the camera on the subject to
capture.

3

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

4

Half press the shutter button to focus the subject. The frame turns green to
indicate focus is set.

5

Press the shutter button to take the shot.

The table below shows the modes supported by intelligent scene:

page 13).

Icon Intelligent Scene Modes Description

Portrait This mode is set when a face is detected.

Backlight

Landscape

This mode is set when a face is detected with an EV
setting greater than 2.5.

This mode is set when:

y There is no face detected.
y The focus distance is more than 1.5 meters.
y The EV setting is greater than 11 or 10.5.

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Icon Intelligent Scene Modes Description

This mode is set when:

y There is no face detected

Macro

Night Scene

y After the camera detects the shooting conditions, this icon changes to show the

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y The focus distance is within the macro range.

This mode can only be detected when you half press
the shutter button.

This mode is set when:

y There is no face detected
y The focus distance is more than 1.5 meters.
y The EV setting is lower than 5 or 4.5.

detected scene mode.

y Face tracking is automatically enabled.

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Using Blink Detection Mode

The Blink Detection mode tracks faces and determines captured image that contain
subjects with blinked eyes. After shooting, when the camera detects that the subject
blinked an eye, a menu selection appears to ask the user whether to save the imag e or
not. This feature saves time in managing photos to be sto red or deleted from the
memory.

To activate Blink Detection

1

Select

from Scene Mode

2

3
4

submenu. (

Half press the shutter button to
focus the subject. The frame turns
green to indicate focus is set.

Press the shutter button to capture the image. The image is automatically sav ed
unless the camera detects that the subject blinked an eye.

Select Save Image to save or Cancel to disregard.

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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

Button

Menu

Macro: Off / On
SET/DISP: OSD on / Guide line / OSD off
Resolution: 10M / 3:2 / 16:9 / 8M / 5M / 3M / VGA
Drive Mode: Off / 2 sec. / 10 sec. / Double / Burst
Stabilizer: Off / On
Face T ra cking: Off / On
Photo Frame: 10 frames can be selected
Beep: Off / On
Auto Review: Off / 1 sec. / 3 sec. / 5 sec.

Rest of settings will not be controlled as below:

y Quality: S.Fine y Highlight: Off
y Metering: Multi y Sharpness: Normal

Fixed setting

(*)

Utility setting

(**)

y White balance: Auto y Effect: Off
y ISO: Auto y Date Stamp: Date & Time
y Exposure: Auto y Digital Zoom: Off
y AEB: Off
y Shutter sound y File No.
y Start-up sound y TV out
y Power save y USB
y Date & Time y Start-up image
y Language

(*)Fixed setting: Settings are fixed in Q mode.

(**)Utility setting: Use the same setting as last mode used.

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Setting Image Size and Quality

You can select lower image resolution and quality to decrease the image size to capture
more images. Choose a suitable setting according to the desired image quality and
purpose. For details, see page 16.

Resolution Values

Image Size Print Size

3648 x 2736
3648 x 2432
3648 x 2048
3264 x 2448
2560 x 1920
2048 x 1536
640 x 480

Quality Values

Compression Purpose

Super Fine Shoot higher quality images.
Fine Shoot normal quality images.
Normal Shoot for more images.

Printing larger than A4-size.

Printing to postcards or attaching to e-mail.

Larger

Smaller

Higher Quality

Lower Quality

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Using the Zoom Function

Your camera has a combination of optical and digital zoom functions that allows you to
zoom in on far away subjects or zoom out for a wide angle shot.

The optical zoom is achieved by mechanically adjusting the lens of the camera. The
digital zoom enlarges or shrinks the image using a software process.

1

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

2

Press the zoom button (n) to
compose the image.
[W]: zoom out for a wide-angle

shot.
[T]: zoom in for a telephoto shot.

y When the zoom button is

pressed, the zoom bar appears
on the LCD monitor.

y When the optical zoom (o)

factor is at maximum, zooming
stops temporarily. Press the
[T] again, the camera switches
to the digital zoom (p)
automatically and zooming
continues.

y The digital zoom (p) will not

activate in movie recording.

3

Press shutter button to take a
picture.

y 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.

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software interpolation process.

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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 continuo us shooting or
movie recording.

1

2

T urn the po wer on, and set the camera
to the REC mode (

Press the flash button (n) to change
the flash mode.

y Each time the flash button is

pressed, the flash icon (o) changes.

Auto flash:
Flash fires automatically when

shooting conditions require extra
lighting.

Red-eye reduction:
Flash strobes to let the subject’s

eyes adjust to the flash, then
fires again to take the actual
image. Your camera will detect

page 13).

the subject brightness and use
the flash only when required.

Flash fires every time you take a photo, regardless of lighting conditions.

Flash fires with a slow shutter speed.

The flash never fires even in dark situation.

3

Press shutter button to take a picture.

CCaauuttiioonn

y The flash charging time may increase when the battery is low.
y The available flash settings are limited depending on the REC mode you selected

(

Force on:

Slow sync:

Force off:

page 59).

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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.

1

2

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

page 13).

Press the macro button (n)
enters the macro mode.

y The macro icon (o) displays in

the LCD monitor.

y To leave the macro mode,

press the macro button (n)
again.

Pan Focus:

When Pan Focus is set, the

camera focuses on every
object.

Infinity:

When Infinity is set, the

camera focuses on distant
objects.

3

Press shutter button to take a
picture.

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y Distances referred to measure the distance between the camera lens surface

and the subject.

y The available macro settings are limited depending on the REC mode you

selected. (

page 59).

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Using the Self-timer & Burst

Use the self-timer to set a delay from the time the shutter button is pressed to the time
the image is shot. Use the burst to record continuous still images shooting.

1

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

2

Open the REC menu (

y Use or to select [Drive mode]

from the REC menu.

The shutter release will be delay for 10 seconds.

3

Change the setting.

y Press

mode, then press the SET button.

Record a single image.

The shutter release will be delay for 2 seconds.

Off:

2 sec.:

10 sec.:

or to select a drive

page 13).

page 16).

4

Press shutter button to take a picture.

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y When using the self-timer function, be sure to use a tripod or place the digital

Double:
Record two images in a shot after pressing the shutter release button 10

and 12 seconds.
Burst:
Keep pressing the shutter button fully to take continuous shooting.

Release the shutter button to stop shooting.

camera on a level, stable surface.

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Using the Aperture Priority

In this mode, you can set an aperture value to match the brightness. A higher aperture
value brings the background out of focus. Selecting a lo wer ape rture v alue allo ws you to
soften the background.

1

Turn the power on, and set the
camera to the Aperture Priority
(

page 15).

2

Adjust the aperture value by
pressing

3

Press shutter button to take a
picture.

y The larger the aperture value the smaller the lens opening, allowing less light to

Using the Shutter Priority

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enter the camera.

or button.

In this mode, you can set a shutter speed to match the brightness. Faster shutter speeds
allow you to take a sharp picture of a moving subject while slower speeds create a trail
effect and allow you to shoot without a flash in dark areas.

1

2

3

Turn the power on, and set the
camera to the Shutter Priority
(

page 15).

Adjust the shutter speed by
pressing

Press shutter button to take a
picture.

or button.

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Using the Manual Exposure

You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to achieve a particular effect.

1

2

2

3

Turn the power on, and set the
camera to the Manual Exposure
(

page 15).

Use the SET button to switch
between aperture value and
shutter speed control. Press
or to adjust the setting.

Press shutter button to take a
picture.

y Press the shutter button halfway,

the difference between the
standard exposure and the
selected exposure appears in
red.

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Recording Movie Clips

You can record movies with the camera, the available recording time depends on the
capacity of the memory card. Videos can be recorded until the maximum memory
capacity has been reached. However the length of a single video may be limited (the
limitation depends on the camera model).

1

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

page 13).

(

2

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).

3

Start recording.

y Press the shutter button (n) to

start recording.

y Using the zoom button (o) to

adjust the image size.

y The White Balance is set and

locked to the settings of the first
frame

4

Finish recording.

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

has been reached.

CCaauuttiioonn

y Sound cannot be recorded while pressing the zoom button..
y The digital zoom cannot be used in Movie mode.
y When the maximum capacity for a single video has been reached, simple press

the shutter button again to continue recording. The camera will a utomatically stop
recording when the memory capacity is full.

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Setting the Movie Size

Movie Size and Frame Rate

Resolution Frame Rate

720 x 400
640 x 480
320 x 240

Recording Audio Clips

1

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

page 13).

(

2

Press the shutter button to start recording.

y The voices are recorded from the microphone of the camera. Be careful to

avoid touching the microphone while recording.

3

Press the shutter button again to end recording.

30 frames/sec.

Higher Quality

Lower Quality

y The camera will stop recording automatically when the memory capacity

has been reached.

Playing Back Audio Clips

1

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

page 13).

2

Press
audio clip that you want to
playback.

3

Start playing back.

y Press
y Press to stop the audio clip, or press to pause it. When audio clip

or to select the

to start playing the audio clip.

paused, press again to resume.

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Recording a Voice Me mo

You can add a voice memo to the still images after you record it.

1

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

page 13).

(

2

Press
image that you want to add a voice
memo to.

y If the image already has the

3

Open the PLAYBACK menu.

y Press the MENU button, using four-way control to select Voice Memo (

or to select a still

voice memo recorded, the
appears on the LCD monitor.
The new recording will replace
the previous one.

and press the SET button.

)

4

Press the SET button to start recording for 30 seconds.

y Press the SET button again to end recording.

CCaauuttiioonn

y The voice memo cannot be added to a movie clip or a protected image.
y You cannot delete only the voice memo. When you delete the image, the

Playing Back a Voice Memo

1
2

3

attached voice memo is also deleted.

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

Press

Start playing back.

or to select the image that has the voice memo recorded.

page 13).

y Press to start playing the voice memo.
y Press to stop the voice memo, or press to pause it. When voice

memo paused, press again to resume.

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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 points in
the subject area.
Selects an exposure based on a single reading taken from the
center of your picture.

Setting the White Balance

Adjust the white balance to match different light sources such as sunlight, incand escent
(tungsten) lighting or, fluorescent lighting.

Option Description

Automatically corrects white balance. Ideal for general
photography.
Adjusts for bright sun conditions, or natural light conditions.
Adjusts for cloudy days or twilight conditions.
Adjusts for normal indoor lighting conditions. Corrects the
orange hue of household light bulbs. Ideal for indoor phot os
under tungsten or halogen lighting without a flash.
Adjusts for fluorescent lighting. Corrects the green hue of
fluorescent lighting. Ideal for indoor photos under fluorescent
lighting without a flash.
For more accurate adjustment or when the light source cannot
be specified.

y Point the camera at a white piece of paper or similar object under the lighting

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conditions for which you want to set the white balance, and then press the
Shutter button.

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Setting the ISO

With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the
brightness of the subject.

Option Description

Auto Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.
ISO 100 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 100 equivalent.
ISO 200 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 200 equivalent.
ISO 400 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 400 equivalent.
ISO 800 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 800 equivalent.

ISO 1600 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 1600 equivalent.
ISO 3200 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 3200 equivalent. (3M in only)

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y Higher ISO speeds increase the image noise. To take clean images, use as low

an ISO speed as possible.

Setting the Exposure

Set the exposure value manually to compensate for unusual lighting conditions such as
indirect indoor lighting, dark backgrounds, and strong backlig hting.

Setting the AEB

Sets the auto exposure bracketing (AEB) to shoot 3 continuous images, each with a
different exposure setting: correctly exposed, underexposed, and overexposed.

Setting the Highlight

Make the subject stand out from its surroundings. The subject will be in focus in three
different ranges: / /

y The Photo Frame and Face Tracking cannot be use d as using the Highlight.

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Setting the Sharpness

You can select whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines.

Option Description

The edges of the image are emphasized. The edges will
become sharp, but noise may occur in the recording image.
The edges of the image are sharp. This is suitable for printing.
The edges of the image are softened. This is suit able for editing
images on PC.

Setting the Photo Edit

You can add special effects to your images in Record mode or in Playback mod e.

Option Description

Off No effect is added to the image.

B&W Convert image to black & white.

Sepia Recorded imag e will be stored in a sepia tone.

Negative Opposite what they were in the original image.

Mosaic Add mosaic tiles to the images. (Playback only)

Red eye removal. (Playback only)

Red The image becomes reddish.

Green The image becomes greenish.

Blue The image becomes bluish.

Setting Date Stamp

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

Option Description

Off Do not add the recorded date & time to printed images.

Date Only add the recorded date to printed images.

Date & T ime Add the recorded date & time to printed images.

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Setting Stabilizer

When using higher sensitivity and faster shutter speed sett ings this function helps
prevent image blur; caused by hand shake or target movement. This function allows
good pictures to be taken with little effort.

Setting Face tracking

After initializing the face tracking function, the lens will lock the main character in the
picture and follow their movements. Also, the use of auto digital zoom technology allows
the lens to extend and retract.

y Pressing the shutter halfway showing green AF area m ea ns focus is complete.

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y Face tracking is powered by Arcsoft.

y Under some environmental influences, face tracking function may be limited.
y

The Highlight and Photo Frame cannot be used as using the Face Tracking.

Setting Photo Frame

You can add 10 k in ds of frames to still images, making them more interesting.

y This feature is only available with still images (except 3:2 and 16:9).
y The Highlight and Face Tracking cannot be used when using the Photo Frame.

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Playback

Playing Back Images

1

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

y The latest recorded image

appears on the LCD
monitor.

y If there are no images

stored, a message [No

image] appears.

Playing Back Movie Clips

2

Press the four-way control

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

y Holding down or scrolls images in a high speed.

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page 13).

or (n).

1

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

page 13).

2

Press

3

Start playing back.

y Press to start playing the movie clip.
y Press to stop the movie clip, or press to pause it. When the movie

y During movie playing back, press to fast forward or press to rewind it.
y Press the shutter to capture the still image from the movie clip while it had paused.

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or to select a movie clip that you want to playback.

paused, press again to resume.

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Magnifying & Trimming Still Images

1

2

3

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

Select an image.

y Press

the image that you want to
magnify or trimming.

y Only still images can be

magnified and trimmed.

Magnify the image.

y Press [T] (n) to magnify the image, and the central portion of the image is

displayed. You can use the arrow button (p) to view different parts of the
magnified image.

y Press the MENU button (o) to return to the normal size.

page 13).

or (p) to select

4
5

T rim the image.

y Press the SET button (p) to set the image trimming.

Save the image.

y Press the SET button (p) again to trim the selected image and save it as a

new one.

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Viewing in Thumbnail

1

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

page 13).

2

Press the zoom button [W], a
thumbnail screen is displayed.

3

Use the four-way control to select the desired image, and press [T] or the
SET button to show the selected image in full screen.

y You can protect or delete multiple images in thumbnail, see page 45, 47.

Playing a Slide Show

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1

2

3

4

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

page 13).

Enter the slide show.

y Press the MENU button (n),

use the four-way control (o) to
select Slide Show (
press the SET button (o).

Change the slide show settings.

y Use the four-way control (o) to set the slideshow interval (

and repeat ( ).

y You can set the interval between 1~10 seconds.

Playing the slide show.

) and

), effect ( )

y Press the SET button (o) to start the slideshow.
y During the slideshow, press the SET button (o) to pause the slideshow and

press the SET button again to resume.

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Deleting Files

Deleting a Single File

1

2

3
4
5

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 (

press the SET button (o).

Press

Press

Press the SET button (o) to delete the image.

or (o) to select [SINGLE], and then press the SET button (o).

or (o) to select the image you want to delete.

) and

y Repeat step 4~5 to delete images.

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y To quickly delete the current display image

1. Select the image you want to delete.

2. Press the Delete button (p) to show a confirmation.

3. Press the SET button (o) to delete the current display image.

y Protected images cannot be deleted with this function.

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Deleting Multiple Files

1

T urn the po wer on, and set the camera
to the thumbnail screen (

2

Open the menu.

y Press the MENU button, then Press

or to select to select Delete

) and press the SET button.

(

3

Press

y The frame of the selected image turns green.

4

Select multiple images.

y Use the four-way control to select the image.
y Press the SET button toggles the

5

Delete images.

or to select [Select], and then press the SET button.

images that you want to delete are displayed with an icon

page 43).

on and off. Repeat this step until all

.

y Press the MENU button, then select [Yes] and press the SET button. All

selected images will be deleted.

y To cancel delete, press the MENU button in this step.

Deleting All Files

1

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

2

Open the menu.

y Press the MENU button, then use the

four-way control to select Delete
(

) and press the SET button.

y You can open the menu in full screen or in thumbnail.

3

Press or to select [ALL], and then press the SET button.

page 13).

4

Press the SET button to delete all unprotected images.

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Protecting a Single File

1

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

page 13).

2

Open the menu.

y Press the MENU button, then use the four-way control to select Protect

( ) and press the SET button.

3

Press

4

Press

5

Press the SET button to protect the image.

y When the file is locked, the
y Repeat step 4~5 to protect images.

y To unlock the file, press the SET button again in step 5. The will

disappear and the file is unlocked.

Protecting All Files

1

Turn the power on, and set the camera
to the PLAYBACK mode ( page 13).

or to select [SINGLE], and then press the SET button.

or to select the image you want to protect.

displays on the LCD monitor.

2

3
4

Open the menu.

y Press the MENU button, then use

the four-way control to select
Protect (
button.

y You can open the me nu in full scr een

or in thumbnail.

Press or to select [Lock all], and then press the SET button.

y To unlock all files, select [Unlock all] in this step, then press the SET button.

Press the SET button to protect all images.

) and press the SET

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Protecting Multiple Files

1

Turn the power on, and set the
camera to the thumbnail screen
(

page 43).

2

Open the menu.

y Press the MENU button, then

3
4

5

Press
select Protect ( ) and press
the SET button.

Press

y The frame of the selected image turns green.

Select multiple images.

y Use the four-way control to select the image.
y Press the SET button toggles the

images that you want to protect are displayed with an icon .

Protect images.

y Press the MENU button, then select [Yes] and press the SET button. All

selected images will be protected.

y To cancel protect, press the MENU button in this step.

or to select to

or to select [Select], and then press the SET button.

on and off. Repeat this step until all

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Editing Images

Rotating Still Images

1

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

2

Press
image you want to rotate.

3

Open the menu.

y Press the MENU button, then use the four-way control to select Rotate

(

4

Press the SET button to rotate the image.

y Each press rotates the image 90 degrees in clockwise.

5

Press
rotating.

Changing the Image Size

page 13).

or to select the

) and press the SET button.

or to select OK, and then press the SET button to finish

1

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

page 13).

2

Press

3

Open the menu.

y Press the MENU button, then use the four-way control to select Resize

4

Press

y The resized image will be saved as a new file.

CCaauuttiioonn

y Only a large size image can be resize to a smaller one.

or to select the image you want to resize.

(

) and press the SET button.

or to select an option, and then press the SET button.

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Changing the Image with Effects

You may use Red Eye Removal remove the red eye caused by flash from original photo.
Or use color filters to save as a new image.

1

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

page 13).

2

Press

or to select the image you want to add the effect.

3

Open the menu.

y Press the MENU button, then use the four-way control to select Photo Edit

(

) and press the SET button.

4

Press

y The edited image will be saved as a new file.

Choosing the Image with Photo Frame

1

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

or to select an option, and then press the SET button.

page 13).

2

Press

3

Open the menu.

or to select the image you want to add the photo frame.

4

y Press the MENU button, then use the four-way control to select Photo

Fames (

Press
apply the choice.

y The edited image will be saved as a new file.

or to select the image you want, then press the SET button to

) and press the SET button.

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Copying the Files

You may copy the data from the camera’s internal memory to the memory card for
convenience.

1

Be sure you have inserted a memory
card into your digital camera. Set
the camera to the PLAYBACK mode.

page 13).

(

2

Open the menu.

y Press the MENU button, then use

the four-way control to select

Copy to card ( ) and press the

3
4

5

SET button.

Press

y To copy all images to a memory card, select [All].

Press

Select [Yes] and then press the SET button to start copy.

y Repeat step 4~5 to copy other images.
y Press the MENU button to complete the setting.

or to select [Single], then press the SET button.

or to select the image you want to copy to a card.

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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 ima ges to a photo developing
service or for printing on a direct print function compatible printer.

1

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

2

Open the menu.

y Press the MENU button,

then use the four-way
control to select DPOF
(
button.

s

3

Press

y To set the DPOF setting for all images, select [All] in this step.
y To reset all DPOF settings to initial default, select [Reset] in this step.

4

Press

page 13).

) and press the SET

or to select [Single], then press the SET button.

or to select the image you want to print out.

5

6

7

Set the number of copies.

y Press
y The number of copies can be set from 0 to 30.
y To cancel this image DPOF setting, set the number of copies to 0.

Print the date stamp out.

y Press SC N button to set the date st amp of current image. Press SCN button

again to turn off date stamp.

y Repeat step 4~6 to other images for printing.

After you finished all image settings, press the SET or MENU button to
apply it.

or to specify the number of copies.

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Choosing a Startup Image

1

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

2

Open the menu.

3

Press
apply the choice.

4

Set the camera to the Setup Menu (

5

Press
Start-up .Image (
or the SET button.

page 13).

y Press the MENU button, then use the four-way control to select Start-up

Image (

or to select the image you want, then press the SET button to

y A message “Completed” appears.

or to select

) and press the SET button.

) then press

page 18).

6

7

CCaauuttiioonn

Press
option and press the SET button to
apply the setting.

[Off]:
[System]:
[My image]:

Press the MENU button to close the menu.

or to select a desired

Disable the start-up image.
Use camera default image.
Use the image that you just specified in step 3.

y The start-up image will not be deleted even if the original image is deleted or

memory formatted.

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Making Connections

Connecting the Camera to a TV

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

1
2

3
4

5

Set the TV out to match the TV system that you are using (

Turn off the camera and the TV.

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

Set the TV input signal to Video In.

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

Display on TV.

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

as photo and video clip playback, slide shows, and image or video capture,
appears on the TV.

page 19).

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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:

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

1

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

2

Open [My Computer] or [Windows
Explorer] and double-click the removable
drive 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 Computer with the USB Cable

1

Install the USB software driver included
with the bundled CD-ROM.

2

Connect the supplied USB cable to the
computer’s USB port and turn on the
camera.

y The LCD screen turns off when the

connection to the computer has been
successfully completed.

3

Open [My Computer] or [Windows Explorer]. A “Removable Disk” appears
in the drive list.

4

Double-click the “Removable Disk” icon to view its contents.

y Files stored on camera are located in the folder name “DCIM”.

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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 informatio n.

Folder Structure

Folder name begins with a 3-digit number from
100 to 999 and followed by “DICAM”, each folder
holds up to 9999 files. If new files are made, a
new folder named in sequence will be made
automatically.

File Naming

File name begins with “DSCI” and are followed by a 4-digit number that increases in
sequence. File numbering start s from 0001 when a new folder is created.

If the highest folder number is 999 and highest file number exceeds 9999, the camera
will display the warning message “Folder cannot be created”. When it appears, try one of
the following ways:

y Reset the file number and plug in a new memory card.
y The folder number and file number are initialized and renumbered from 100 and

0001 respectively.

CCaauuttiioonn

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

computer. It may be unable to playback the data using the digital camera.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Cause Solution

Power does not turn on.

The camera does not
take pictures.

when the shutter button
is pressed.
The flash does not fire. Flash is set to OFF. Set the flash to any mode except off.
Image is blurry or out of
focus.

Battery is 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 charge. Wait for the flash to charge. Image is not recorded
Memory is full. Insert a new memory card.

The camera was moving when
the image was captured.
The subject was beyond the

Reload battery in the correct
direction.

Make sure the battery compartment
door is securely closed.

The card may be defective, use a
new card.

Hold the camera steady when
shooting picture.

Turn the Macro mode on it the
range within which the camera
can focus.

Image is not displayed
on the LCD monitor.

Recorded images are
not saved in memory.

Cannot transfer images
to a computer after
connecting the USB
cable.
Card error The memory card format may

A memory card with non-DCIF
images (recorded with other
camera) is loaded.
The camera was turned off /
powered down before the
image was stored in memory.
USB driver is not installed. Install the USB driver before you

not be correct.

subject is within 15 cm or 40 cm.

Do not use Macro mode when

shooting distant subjects.

This camera cannot display

non-DCIF images.

If the battery low indicator appears

on the LCD monitor, replace the

battery immediately.

connect the camera to a computer /

turn the camera on.

Re-format the memory card to the

FAT format using a card reader in

Windows.

The lens got stuck up. The type of the battery used

may be incorrect or the battery
power level is too low.

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Do not force the lens to go back.

Change the battery or charge the

battery before using the camera.

AgfaPhoto DC-1033m

Specifications

Sensor 10 megapixel CCD, Size : 1/2.3 inch
Lens Focal Length : f = 6.2 ( W ) ~ 18.6 ( T ) mm ,

3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom
LCD monitor 2.5” LCD monitor
Focus Range Normal: Wide : 15 cm ~ Infinity / Tele : 40 cm ~ Infinity ,

Macro: (W) 15 cm ~ 1 m / (T) 40 cm~ 1 m
Aperture F/ 2.8 ( W ), 5.2 ( T )
Shutter 8 ~ 1/2000 sec.
File Format Still Image: EXIF 2.2 compatible format ( JPEG compression ),

DCF compatible. Support DPOF, ( PictBridge available )

Video: AVI , Audio: WAV
Resolution Still Image: 3648 x 2736 (10M) / 3648 x 2432 (3:2) / 3648 x 2048

(16:9) / 3264 x 2448 (8M) / 2560 x 1920 (5M) / 2048 x 1536 (3M) /

640 x 480 (VGA),

Video: 720 x 400 / 640 x 480 / 320 x 240
Scene Mode

Sensitivity Auto / ISO 100 / ISO 200 / ISO 400 / ISO 800 / ISO 1600 / ISO 3200

White Balance Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Tungsten / Fluorescent (H) / Fluorescent

Exposure Control -2EV to +2EV in 1/3 step
Metering Center-weighted / Multi / Spot
Burst Depends on the capacity of the memory . (no limit)
Self-timer 2 sec. / 10 sec. / Double
Flash Auto / Red eye reduction / Always on / Slow sync / Always off

Program / Movie / Voice REC / Q mode / Portrait / Landscape /

Sunset / Backlight / Smile Capture / Kids / Night Scene / Fireworks /

Snow / Sports / Party / Food / Building / Text / Blink Detection /

Intelligent Scene

(3M in only)

(L) / Custom

Photo Effect Black & White / Sepia / Negative / Mosaic / Red eye remov al / Red /

Green / Blue
Storage 32 MB internal memory / SD Card (2 GB) / SDHC Card (16 GB)
TV system NTSC / PAL
Power Supply AA alkaline battery X2 (Use alkaline batteries or rechargeable

batteries only)
Ambient
temperature
Microphone Built-in

Operating: 0° C to 50° C

Storage: -20 to 60° C

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Speaker Built-in
Dimension Camera Body ( W x H x T ) : 89.6 x 60.8 x 29 mm
Weight Camera Body w/o battery : Approx. 120 (g)

*These specifications are subject to change without notice.

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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

To return a product, you will need an RMA number which must be clearly visible on the
returned shipment. You can find further information on the return of goods either by phoning
our Support Hotlines or via the plawa website under the Menu item "Service & Support".

Service & Repair (USA/ Canada):

1-866 475 2605
www.plawausa.com

Support Service (USA/ Canada)

[e-mail]

Service & Repair Hotline (EU):

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 for USA/ Canada):

[e-mail]

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

AgfaPhoto is used under license of Agfa-Gevaert NV & Co. KG or Agfa-Gevaert NV.
Neither Agfa-Gevaert NV & Co KG nor Agfa-Gevaert NV man ufacture this pro duct or pr ovide
any product warranty or support. For service, support and warranty information, contact the
distributor or manufacturer.

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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 equip ment for rec ycling, plea se co ntact
your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchase d
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 interfere nce to radio or television receptio n,
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.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approv ed by the p arty res ponsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. When shielded interface cables

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have been provided with the product or when specified ad ditiona l 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.

Declaration of Conformity

We herewith confirm the following designated product: AgfaPhoto digital camera DC-1033m
has been tested and found to comply with the requirements set up in the council directive on
the approximation of the law of members’ states relating to the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.
For the evaluation regarding to the electromagnet compatibility, the following standards were
applied:

EN 55022: 2006 Class B
EN 55024: 1998 + A1: 2001 + A2: 2003
EN 61000-3-2: 2006
EN 610
AS/NZS CISPR 22: 2006

The device is marked with CE logo.

00-3-3: 1995 + A1: 2001 + A2: 2005

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