AGFA Optima 103 User Manual

User manual

OPTIMA 103

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Table of Contents

Preface ....................................................................................................3

About this Manual ..............................................................................3

Safety and Handling Precautions..........................................................3

Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the

European Union .................................................................................4

Using this Menu .................................................................................4

Introduction.............................................................................................5

System Requirements.........................................................................5

Main Features....................................................................................5

Package Contents...............................................................................6

Camera Views....................................................................................7

Camera Buttons ................................................................................. 8

Navigation Control..............................................................................9

Camera Memory...............................................................................10

Getting Started.......................................................................................10

Attach the Camera Strap...................................................................10

Inserting the Battery ........................................................................10

Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card..................................................11

Charging the Battery ........................................................................11

Turning the Power On and Off...........................................................12

Initial Settings..................................................................................12

Modes.............................................................................................12

Using the LCD monitor............................................................................13

LCD Monitor Layout..........................................................................13

Changing the LCD Monitor Display.....................................................18

Recording Images, Videos and Voices.......................................................18

Taking Images .................................................................................18

Using the Stabilizer...........................................................................19

Setting the Zoom Control..................................................................19

Using Flash......................................................................................20

Setting the Focus Mode ....................................................................20

Using the Function Menu ..................................................................21

Using the Record Menu.....................................................................25

Setting the Scene Mode....................................................................25

Using Voices Recording.....................................................................33

Recording Videos..............................................................................38

Playback ................................................................................................40

Viewing in Single Navigation..............................................................40

Viewing Thumbnails .........................................................................41

Zooming images...............................................................................42

Playing Videos..................................................................................42

Playing Voice Recording....................................................................43

Playing Voice Memo..........................................................................43

Deleting an Image/Video/Audio.........................................................44

Playback Menu.................................................................................44

Using the Setup Menu.............................................................................53

Setting Sounds.................................................................................53

Setting Power Save...........................................................................53

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Setting LCD Save..............................................................................54

Setting Date & Time.........................................................................54

Setting Language.............................................................................54

Setting File Numbering .....................................................................54

Setting TV Out.................................................................................55

Setting LCD Brightness .....................................................................55

Setting Memory Kit...........................................................................55

Reset All..........................................................................................56

Making Connections................................................................................56

Connecting the Camera to a TV.........................................................56

Connecting the Camera to a PC.........................................................56

Connecting the Camera to a Printer...................................................58

Setting the Print Mode Menu.............................................................58

Appendix................................................................................................60

About Folder and File Names .............................................................60

Troubleshooting......................................................................................60

Specifications.........................................................................................61

Customer care........................................................................................62

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Preface

About this Manual

This manual is designed to assist you in using your new digital camera. All information presented is as accurate as possible but is subject to change without notice.

This manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the manufacturer. © Copyright 2010

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 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 communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference 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 distance between the equipment and the 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.

Warning: A shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and to prevent interference to radio and television reception. Use only shielded cable to connect I/O devices to this equipment. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void your warranty and service agreement.

Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Trademark Recognition

Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Win7 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operation System. All other companies or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Safety and Handling Precautions

Camera Information

• Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera yourself.

• Do not expose the camera to moisture, or extreme temperatures.

• Allow the camera to warm up when moving from cold to warm temperatures.

• Do not touch the camera lens.

• Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods.

• Do not use abrasive chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the product. Wipe the product with a slightly damp soft cloth.

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Battery Information

• Turn off the camera before installing or removing the battery.

• Use only the provided batteries or type of battery and charger that came with your camera. Using other types of battery or charger may damage the equipment and invalidate the warranty.

• When using Li-ion battery in this product, ensure that they are inserted correctly. Inserting the battery upside down can cause damage to the product and possibly cause an explosion.

• When the camera is used for an extended period of time, it is normal for the camera body to feel warm.

• Download all pictures and don’t remove the battery from the camera if you are going to store the camera for a long period of time.

• The type of battery and the battery power level may cause the lens to be stuck up. Ensure you use the correct battery type and use a fully charged battery.

• Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to

the instructions.

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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 elect rical 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.

Using this Menu

Symbols used in this manual are explained below:

This indicates useful information when using your camera.

This indicates important message that should be read before using the function.

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera. Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera.

System Requirements

In order to get the most out of your camera, your computer must meet the following system

requirements:

For Windows:

• Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Win7

• Processor: Pentium II 450MHz or above

• Memory: 512MB or above

• HDD space: 200MB or above

• 16bit color display monitor

• Microsoft DirectX 9.0C

• USB port and CD-ROM drive

For Macintosh:

• Power Mac G3 or later

• Mac OS 10.3X~10.6 <Mass storage>

• Memory: 512MB or above

• Q.Time player ver. 6.0.3 or above

• USB port and CD-ROM drive

Main Features

• 12 mega pixels resolution

• Up to 4x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom

• 2.7 inch color LCD monitor

• 32MB internal flash memory with optional external SD/SDHC card

• Supports up to 4GB of SD card, and up to 32GB of SDHC card

• Easy-to-use button interface

• DCF, DPOF, PictBridge compatibility

• Slideshow to review still images

• A/V output to view your images, videos and audio on your TV

• USB port to transfer images, videos and audio to your PC

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Package Contents

Please check the contents of your camera package. It should contain:

OPTIMA 103 Rechargeable battery x 1 pcs Battery charger

Wrist strap USB cable AV cable (optional)

CD-Rom Quick Start Guide/

User Manual (optional)

Camera pouch

(optional)

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Camera Views

Front View

1. Flash

2. Self-timer LED/ AF Assist Lamp

3. Lens

4. Microphone

Back View

Top View

5. LCD monitor

6. LED indicator

7. Mode Switch

Photo mode Movie mode Playback mode

8. SET button/4-way navigation control

9. Function/Delete

button

10. Menu button

11. Stabilizer button

12. Zoom dial

13. Shutter button

14. Power button

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Bottom View

15. Battery/Memory card compartment

16. USB/TV Out

17. Tripod screw hole

18. Speaker

Left/Right View

Camera Buttons

Your camera is equipped with different buttons for ease of use.

Button Description

19. Strap ring

Power Press the Power button to turn the power on/off.

Stabilizer

Shutter Press to capture an image or start/stop recording video or audio clip.

Zoom dial

Menu Press to enter or exit menu/submenu.

Function/Delete

The stabilizer sets the optimal ISO value according to light levels to compensate for camera shake. Press to set stabilizer on/off.

In photo and movie mode, spin the zoom dial to left to zoom out, right to zoom in. In Playback mode, spin to zoom in to magnify image or zoom out enter 9-image/calendar thumbnails.

In Photo and Movie mode, press to enter function menu. In Playback mode, press to delete an image, video or audio clip.

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Navigation Control

The 4-way Navigation Control and the SET button allow you to access the various menus available from the On Screen Display (OSD). You can configure a wide range of settings to ensure maximum results from your images and videos. Further functions of these buttons are as follows:

No. Description

1 Macro Button 2 Face Tracking/Rotate Button 3 SET Button 4 Flash Button 5 Display/Help Button

Button Description

SET

Flash/Right

Macro/Left

Up/Face Tracking/ Rotate

Display/Down

1. Confirm a selection when using the OSD menus.

2. In Playback Movie/Audio mode, press to start video or audio playback.

1. In Photo Mode, press to scroll through the flash mode options. (Auto, Anti Red-eye, Fill, Slow Sync and Off)

2. In Playback mode, press to view the next image, video or audio clip.

3. In playback Movie mode, press to Forward video playback.

4. In Menu, press to enter the submenu or to navigate through the menu selections.

1. In Photo Mode, press to scroll through Macro options. (Macro, Pan Focus, Infinity and normal)

2. In Playback mode, press to view the previous image, video or audio clip.

3. In playback Movie mode, press to Rewind video playback.

4. In Menu, press to exit a submenu or to navigate through the menu selections.

1. In Photo Mode, press to turn the face tracking function on and off.

2. Playing Video/Audio file, press to Pause/Start video or audio playback.

3. In Playback photo mode, press to rotate the image clockwise 90 degrees by each press of the button. This feature is applicable for still images only.

4. In Menu, press to navigate through the menu and submenu selections.

1. The LCD display can be changed into 5 different types such as Basic, Full, None, Guideline and Help screen.

2. In Playback Movie/Audio mode, press to stop video/audio playback.

3. In Menu, press to navigate through the menu and submenu selections.

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Camera Memory

Internal memory

Your camera is equipped with 32MB of internal memory. Users can store images up to 12MB. If there is no memory card inserted in the memory card slot, all images, videos and audio clips recorded are automatically stored in the internal memory.

External storage

Your camera supports SD cards of up to 4GB in size. It also supports SDHC cards with a maximum capacity of 32GB. If there is a storage card inserted in the memory slot, the camera automatically

saves all images, videos and audio clips in the external storage card. The icon indicates the camera is using SD card.

Not all cards may be compatible with your camera. When purchasing a card, please check the card's specifications and take the camera with you.

Getting Started

Attach the Camera Strap

Inserting the Battery

Follow these instructions to insert the rechargeable battery into the battery/memory card

compartment.

Please read "Battery Information" on page 4 before inserting/removing batteries.

1. Make sure the power is off before inserting the battery.

2. Unlock and open the Battery/memory card compartment at the bottom of the camera.

3. Insert the battery into the compartment with the terminal facing inside the camera with correct orientation as shown.

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4. Close and lock the Battery/memory card compartment

Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card

Expand your camera’s storage by using SD or SDHC memory cards.

1. Unlock and open the Battery/memory card compartment at the bottom of the camera.

2. Insert the SD/SDHC card into the memory card slot with the metallic part facing the front side of the camera.

3. Push the SD/SDHC card into the memory slot until it clicks into place.

4. Close and lock the Battery/memory card compartment.

To remove the SD/SDHC card

1. Unlock and open the Battery/memory card compartment.

2. Gently push the card until it pops out.

3. Pull out the card carefully.

Charging the Battery

The battery is not charged when you purchase the camera. You need to charge the battery before using the camera.

1. Place the battery in the charger as shown.

2. Plug it into a power outlet.

• The light of the LED on the charger is orange when charging is started and lights green when charging is completed.

• It is recommended that you fully discharge the battery before recharging.

• Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of battery.

The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used. This is normal and not a malfunction.

When using the camera in cold areas, keep the camera and battery warm by holding them inside your outer clothes.

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Turning the Power On and Off

There are two ways to turn on the camera:

• The startup image displays briefly and the startup sound plays if enabled. The zoom lens extends and the camera is turned on in Record mode.

• The camera is turned on in Playback mode. The zoom lens are not extended.

To turn off the camera, press the Power button. See "Modes" on page 12 to know more about Record and Playback mode.

Initial Settings

When you turn on your camera for the first time, you will be asked to do the initial settings of your camera. First is the setup of language menu. Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor.

Setting the Language

1. Press , , or to move through the selection.

2. Select a language, and then press SET to apply.

Setting the Date & Time

1. Press or to move through the selection.

2. Press or keys to change the value for the date and time.

3. Press SET to apply.

4. If necessary, press to close the menu.

Now, you are ready to start taking images and videos.

Holding down the

or keys to change the values continuously.

Modes

Your camera has three modes:

Photo Mode

• Slide the mode switch to [ ] to capture images. You can record audio clips by selecting Voice REC from scene mode in this mode.

Movie Mode

• Slide the mode switch to [

] to record videos.

Playback mode

• Slide the mode switch to [ ] to view and edit captured images or playback videos and audio clips. The recording of voice memo attached to images is available in this mode.

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Using the LCD monitor

The LCD monitor shows all important information regarding camera settings as well as the visual image of your image or video. The display on the LCD monitor is called the On Screen Display or OSD.

LCD Monitor Layout

Photo Mode Screen Layout

No Item Description

1 Record Mode Indicates the current mode. 2 Flash Indicates flash settings. 3 Self-timer/Burst Indicates drive mode settings. 4 Zoom indicator Displays zoom. 5 Shots remaining Indicates the remaining shots available. 6 Battery Indicates battery level. 7 Storage media Indicates current storage media in use. 8 Date stamp Indicates date stamp is enabled.

9 AEB Indicates AEB function is enabled 10 Stabilizer Indicates stabilizer function is enabled. 11 Saturation Displays saturation settings. 12 Contrast Displays contrast settings. 13 Histogram Graphic display of Brightness. 14 ISO Displays ISO settings. 15 Focus area Use to frame subject to capture. 16 Shutter speed Displays shutter speed settings. 17 Aperture value Displays aperture settings. 18 Shake warning Indicates that the camera is shaking. 19 Macro Indicates macro is enabled. 20 Exposure Displays exposure settings. 21 Face tracking Indicates face tracking is enabled. 22 White balance Displays white balance settings. 23 Metering Displays metering settings. 24 Sharpness Displays sharpness settings. 25 Quality Displays quality settings. 26 Photo size Displays photo size settings. 27 AF lamp Indicates AF lamp is enabled.

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Movie

Mode Screen Layout

Standby layout Recording Layout

No Item Description

1 Record Mode Indicates the current mode.

2 Zoom indicator Displays zoom.

3 Time remaining Indicates the remaining time of video available.

4 Battery Indicates battery level.

5 Storage media Indicates current storage media in use.

6 Focus area Use to frame subject to record.

7 Macro Indicates macro is enabled.

8 White balance Displays white balance settings.

9 Metering Displays metering settings. 10 Movie size Displays movie size settings. 11 Key indicator Displays the commands on 4-way Navigation Control button 12 Recorded time Displays recorded time. 13 Recording status Indicates recording status.

Pre-record

Indicates pre-record is enable

The Pre-Record icon appears on the screen in red color as the same position as zoom indicator.

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Playback Mode Screen Layout

The Playback mode display varies depending on the type of image being viewed.

Playback mode display of still images:

No Item Description

1 Playback mode Indicates playback mode.

2 Protect Indicates file is protected.

3 Voice memo Indicates voice memo is attached.

4 Button intro Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a video or audio file.

5 File no./Total no.

6 Battery Indicates battery level.

7 Storage media Indicates used storage memory.

Recording

information

9 DPOF Indicates the file is marked for printing.

10 Image Size Displays the image size settings.

Indicates the file number over the total number of files in the storage card.

Displays recording information of the file.

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Playback mode of videos:

No Item Description

1 Playback mode Indicates playback mode. 2 Protect Indicates file is protected. 3 Video clip Indicates the file is a video.

4 Button intro Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a video or audio file.

5 File no./Total no. Indicates the file number over the total number of files in the storage card. 6 Battery Indicates battery level.

7 Storage media Indicates used storage memory.

Recording date &

8 9 Video size Indicates the size of the video clip.

10 Volume Indicates the volume while playing. 11 Video length Display the total length of the video clip. 12 Played time Indicates the played time of the video. 13 Playing status Displays playing status.

14 Capture image Capture the screenshot and save.

time

Displays the date and time of the video clip.

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Playback mode of audio clips:

No Item Description

1 Playback mode Indicates playback mode.

2 Protect Indicates file is protected.

3 Button intro Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a video or audio file.

4 File no./Total no.

5 Battery Indicates battery level.

Indicates the file number over the total number of files in the storage card.

6 Storage media Indicates used storage memory.

Recording

information 8 Volume Indicates volume settings. 9 Audio length Display the total length of the audio clip.

10 Played time Indicates played time. 11 Playing status Displays playing status.

Displays recording information of the file.

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Changing the LCD Monitor Display

The type of information displayed on the LCD monitor can be changed using the button. Press the

button repeatedly to change the LCD display from one type to another. In Photo/Movie Mode, the

LCD display can be changed into any of the following:

• Basic

• Full

• None

• Guideline

• Help screen

• The OSD information may vary depending on the record mode type.

• The following icons, if enabled, are still displayed on the LCD even when OSD off or Guide lines on: AEB, Face tracking, AF lamp, Drive mode, and Macro.

• Use the "Guide lines" to properly set image for capture.

In Playback mode, the LCD display can be changed into any of the following:

• Basic

• Full

• None

• Help screen

LCD display cannot be changed in the following situations:

• Manual exposure mode

• Recording video or audio clips

• Playing video or audio clips

• Playing slideshow

Recording Images, Videos and Voices

Taking Images

Now that you are familiar with your camera, you are now ready to take your images. Taking images with your camera is very simple.

1. Turn on the camera by pressing the Power button.

2. Slide the Mode switch to Photo mode

3. Frame the shot using the focus bracket on the LCD monitor. See illustration on the right.

4. Pressing the Shutter button down halfway automatically focuses and adjusts the exposure, and pressing the Shutter button down fully captures the images.

When the shake warning icon steadily, with your arms at your side or use a tripod to stabilize the camera to prevent blurred images.

appears, hold the camera

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Using the Stabilizer

The Stabilizer function works according to the luminance of the target object. This function uses special image data processing for getting high sensitivity of CCD. High sensitivity can use higher shutter speed compared with normal mode, so it reduces influence of hand shaking. Press the stabilizer button before pressing the Shutter button.

Stabilizer button

To activate Stabilizer

• Press the Stabilizer button on top of your camera to enable/disable stabilizer.

If Stabilizer is enabled, the stabilizer icon is

Stabilizer on

displayed on the LCD monitor and the ISO setting is automatically set to Auto. See "ISO" on page 23 for more details.

Setting the Zoom Control

Using a combination of 4 times optical zoom and 5 times digital zoom permits zoom photography at up to 20 times magnification. While the digital zoom can be a useful feature, the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear. Please refer to "Setting the Digital Zoom" on page 37 on how to setup digital zoom.

To adjusts the optical zoom:

1. Spin the Zoom dial to zoom i n or zoom out an image.

2. The zoom indicator appears on the LCD monitor.

Zoom dial

1. Spin the dial clockwise (right) to zoom in.

2. Spin the dial counterclockwise (left) to zoom out.

To adjusts the digital zoom:

1. Activate digital zoom. See "Setting the Digital Zoom" on page 37.

2. Spin the Zoom dial clockwise/counterclockwise optically zooms in/out to the maximum until it stops.

3. Release the Zoom dial.

Optical zoom 1X to 4X Digital zoom 1X to 5X

Digital zoom is not activated in recording videos

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