AGFA Optima 3 User Manual

User manual

OPTIMA 3

WARNING

Do not expose the camera battery pack or other accessories to rain or humidity to prevent ﬁre

hazard or electric shock.

For customers in the U.S.A.

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

FCC Statement

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 undesired operation.

For customers in Europe

"CE" mark indicates that this product

complies with the European requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection. "CE" marked cameras are intended for sales in Europe.

This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate collection of

electrical and electronic waste in the European countries. Please do not throw the equipment into the waste. Please recycle and dispose of properly.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Name: OPTIMA 3 Trade Name: AgfaPhoto Responsible Party:

plawa-feinwerktechnik GmbH & Co. KG Address: Bleichereistrasse 18, 73066 Uhingen, Germany Customer Care Hotline:

Conforms to the following Standards: EMC: EN 55022:1998/A1:2000/A2:2003 Class B

EN 55024:1998/A1:2001/A2:2003 EN 61000-3-2:2000/A1:2001 EN 61000-3-3:1995/A1:2001

following the provision of the EMC Directive (89/336/ EEC, 2004/108/EEC)

Germany: 0900 1000 042; 1,49€/ Min. Europe: 00800 7529 2100 UK: +44 1908 488676, Hong Kong: 852 3586 9168

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Camera notes:

Do not store or use the camera in the following environments:

• In the rain, and in humid or dusty environments.

• In a place where the camera can be exposed directly to the sunlight or subject to high temperature, e.g. Inside a closed car in summer.

• In a place where the camera is subject to a high magnetic ﬁeld, e.g. near motors, transformers or magnets.

Do not place the camera on a wet surface or places where dripping water or sand may come in contact with the camera.

If the camera will not be used for a long period of time, remove the battery and the memory card from the camera and store them in dry environment.

If you carry the camera suddenly from a cold location to a warm place, moisture may condense inside the camera. It is suggested that you wait for a while before turning on the camera.

The warranty does not cover any type of data loss or corruption.

• Do not expose the batteries to water, and take particular care to keep the terminals dry.

• Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a ﬁre.

• Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify the batteries.

Keep the batteries out of reach of babies and small children.

In cold locations, battery performance deteriorates and battery life is signiﬁcantly shortened.

Memory card notes:

When using a new memory card, be sure to format the card with your digital camera before using it.

Do not change or delete the folder names or ﬁle names in the memory card from your PC, the camera will not be able to display those edited ﬁles on the its LCD screen. To edit image data, copy the image data to the PC’s hard disk ﬁrst.

The photos taken by this camera are stored in the auto-generated folder in SD card. Please do not store photos that are not taken by this model of camera, as this may make it impossible to recognize the picture when the camera is in playback mode.

Battery notes:

Incorrect use of the batteries may cause them to leak, become hot, ignite or burst. Always observe the following precautions.

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BEFORE YOU START

Preface

Thank you for purchasing this AgfaPhoto digital camera. Please read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form, by any means, without the prior written permission of plawa-feinwerktechnik GmbH & Co. KG.

Trademarks

All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identiﬁcation purposes only and are properties of their respective owners.

Safety Information

Please read the following important information carefully before using the product.

• Do not take apart or attempt to service the

camera yourself.

• Do not drop or knock the camera. Improper han

dling may damage the product.

• Turn off the camera before inserting or removing

the battery and memory card.

• Use only the type of battery that comes with the

camera. Using other types of batteries may damage the camera and void the warranty.

• Do not touch the camera lens.

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Please not expose the camera to harsh environments such as moisture, or extreme temperatures, which may shorten the life of your camera or damage the batteries.

• Do not operate or store the camera in dusty,

dirty, or sandy environments.

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

• Download all pictures and remove the batteries from the camera if you are going to store the camera for long periods of time.

• Do not use abrasive cleansers, alcohol-based, or solvent-based cleaners to clean the camera. To clean, wipe the camera with a slightly damp soft cloth.

About This Manual

This manual provides you with instructions on how to use your AgfaPhoto digital camera. Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are accurate, however plawa-feinwerktechnik GmbH & Co. KG reserves the right to make changes without notice.

Symbols used in this manual

Throughout this manual, the following symbols are used to help you locate information quickly and easily:

Indicates the useful information to know.

Indicates precautions to be taken while operating the camera.

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CONTENTS

WARNING ..................................................................i

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................................ii

BEFORE YOU START ........................................1

Preface ....................................................................................1

Trademarks ..................................................................1

Safety information ............................................................1

About this manual ............................................................2

Symbols used in this manual .............................2

CONTENTS ..............................................................3

GETTING READY ..................................................7

Unpacking .............................................................................7

Camera Views ..................................................................... 8

Charging the Battery ..................................................... 10

Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC

Card (Not included) ........................................................11

Turning On and Off ....................................................... 13

Using the Mode Button ...............................................14

Setting Date/Time and Language ........................ 15

Setting the Date and Time ...............................15

Setting the Language ......................................... 16

About the LCD Screen ................................................17

BASIC OPERATION .......................................... 18

Shooting in Auto Mode ...............................................18

Using the Zoom Function ..........................................18

Basic Functions Menu .................................................19

Flash ............................................................................. 19

Self-timer/Continuous Capture ......................20

Macro Mode .............................................................. 20

Exposure Compensation .....................................20

Advanced Functions Menu .........................................21

WB (White Balance) ..............................................22

ISO .................................................................................. 22

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Quality ..........................................................................23

Size ................................................................................23

Color ..............................................................................24

USING THE MODES ......................................... 25

LCD Screen Display .......................................................25

Still Picture Mode Display .................................. 25

Video Shooting Mode Display .........................27

Playback Mode Display .......................................28

Auto Scene Mode (ASCN) ..........................................29

Landscape .................................................................29

Portrait ......................................................................... 29

Night Portrait ...........................................................30

Backlit Portrait ........................................................ 30

Night Landscape ....................................................30

Macro ............................................................................30

Auto ..............................................................................30

Panorama ............................................................................30

Manual Scene Mode (SCN) ........................................ 32

Sport .............................................................................32

Indoor ........................................................................... 32

Snow .............................................................................33

Fireworks ....................................................................33

Museum .......................................................................33

Night Landscape ....................................................33

Children ....................................................................... 33

Leaf ............................................................................... 33

Sunset ..........................................................................33

Glass .............................................................................33

Landscape .................................................................33

Night Portrait ...........................................................33

Face Detection ................................................................35

Smile Detection ...............................................................36

Blink Detection ................................................................ 37

PLAYBACK ........................................................... 38

Viewing Photos and Videos ..................................... 38

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Thumbnail View ...............................................................39

Using Zoom on Playback (for still pictures only) 40

Using the Delete Button ............................................ 41

USING THE MENUS ......................................... 42

Still Picture Menu ........................................................... 42

AF Mode (Auto-Focus mode) .......................... 43

AF-Assist Beam ......................................................43

Continuous AF .. .......................................................44

Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) .. .......... 44

Continuous Shot ....................................................45

Date Imprint ..............................................................46

Quick Review ............................................................46

Digital Zoom .............................................................47

Slow Shutter ............................................................. 47

Blink Detection ........................................................48

OIS Stabilization ...................................................... 48

Movie Menu ........................................................................49

Continuous AF .. .......................................................50

Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) .. .......... 50

Playback Menu ................................................................. 51

Protect .........................................................................51

Delete ...........................................................................52

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ................53

Trim ................................................................................54

HDR-High Dynamic Range .................................. 54

Resize ..........................................................................55

Rotate .......................................................................... 55

Red-eye Reduction .................................................56

Display Setup ................................................................... 56

Slideshow ...................................................................57

Wallpaper Settings ............................................... 57

Menu Wallpaper ....................................................... 58

Startup Screen ........................................................58

Back To Default ....................................................... 59

Setup Menu ....................................................................... 60

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Beep ..............................................................................61

LCD Brightness .......................................................61

Power Saver ............................................................. 62

Zone ..............................................................................62

Date/Time ..................................................................63

Language ................................................................... 63

File and Software ...........................................................63

Format Memory ........................................................ 63

File Numbering ........................................................ 64

Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to

memory card) ........................................................... 64

Reset Settings ........................................................65

FW Version (Firmware version) ......................65

APPENDICES ....................................................... 69

Speciﬁcations : OPTIMA 3 ........................................69

Error Messages ............................................................... 73

Troubleshooting ..............................................................75

Customer Care ..................................................................76

Transmission ....................................................... 66

Video System ................................................................... 66

Connecting to a PC .......................................................67

Setting the USB Mode ........................................67

Transferring Files to your PC .......................... 67

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GETTING READY

Unpacking

Your package should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following items. If anything is missing or appears to be damaged, please contact plawa-feinwerktechnik GmbH & Co. KG.

USB Cable

CD-ROMWarranty Card

Wrist Strap

Battery chargerRechargeable Lithium-ion battery

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Camera Views

Front View Back View

Right View

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Top View

Left View

Bottom View

1 Flash 11 Function/OK Button

2 Lens 12 USB/AV Port

3 AF assist beam/Timer indicator 13 Wrist Strap Mount

4 LCD Screen 14 Power Button

5 Mode Selection Button 15 Playback Button

6 Menu Button 16 Shutter Button

7 Disp/Up Button 17 Zoom Wheel

8 Flash Mode/Right Button 18 Tripod Mount Point

9 Delete Button/Down Button 19 Speaker

10 Face Detection/Left button 20

Memory Card/Battery Compartment

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Charging the Battery

1. Place the battery into the charger as shown.

2. Plug the one end of the connecting cable (plug adapter) into the charger base.

3. Plug the other end of the connecting cable into a wall outlet.

Leave the battery to charge until the charger light turns green. (To maximize battery life, the ﬁrst charge should be at least 4 hours)

The charger is for indoor use only.

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Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included)

1. Open the battery compartment.

2. Insert the battery while observing the correct

polarity. Use the side of battery to press down the stopper as shown, allowing the battery to lock into place properly.

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memory card slot as shown.

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4. Close the battery compartment.3. Insert an SD/SDHC card (not included) into the

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Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The use of 64 MB to 16 GB memory cards from recognized manufacturers such as SanDisk, Panasonic and Toshiba is recommended for reliable data storage.

To remove the SD/SDHC card, open the battery compartment and gently push the card to release it. Pull the card out carefully.

Turning On and Off

Press the Power button to turn the camera on. To turn off the camera, press the Power button again.

Power Button

When the camera is turned on, it will be at the same shooting mode based on the last use. You can use the Mode button on the back to change modes. When using the camera for the ﬁrst-time, the language setup page will appear. Please see page 15 or the Quick Start Guide in the package for details.

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Using the Mode Button

The AgfaPhoto camera provides a convenient mode Button that allows you to switch between different modes easily. After pressing the mode button to enter mode selection menu, press Left/Right button to choose the mode, press to select. All the available modes are listed as follows:

Mode Name Icon Description

Auto mode

Manual mode

Panorama mode

Scene mode

Movie mode

ASCN mode

Portrait

The camera sets all the settings automatically.

Switch to take still pictures in manual mode, where many camera settings can be conﬁgured. (Recommended for advanced users only)

Switch to capture 4 shots and stitch them together into a panoramic photo.

Switch to take still pictures in 12 different scene types by your choice.

Switch to record videos.

Switch to have the camera automatically select the best scene type for still pictures.

Switch to take portrait pictures.

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Setting Date/Time and Language

Setting the Date and Time

1. Press the menu button. Scroll over to the General Setup menu indicated by a wrench icon. Use the Then press the

2. Press the use the

3. Press the

Up/Down

button to select

Right button

Left/Right

to adjust the value.

button to conﬁrm the setting.

to enter the setting.

to highlight each ﬁeld and

Date/Time

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Setting the Language

1. Press the menu button. Scroll over to the General Setup menu indicated by a wrench icon. Use the Then press the

2. Use the Left/Right buttons to select the desired language.

3. Press the button to conﬁrm the setting.

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Up/Down button

Right button

to go to the

to enter the setting.

Language

The Date/Time and Language setup will automatically appear when the camera is turned on the ﬁrst time.

About the LCD Screen

When you turn the camera on, various icons are shown on the LCD screen to indicate the current camera settings and status. To learn more about the displayed icons, see “LCD Screen display” on page 25.

LCD Screen notes:

Extremely high-precision technology has been used to manufacture the LCD screen so that most of the pixels are operational for use. However, there may be some minute points (black, white, red, blue or green) that constantly appear on the LCD screen. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and the recording is not affected in any way.

Avoid exposing the LCD screen to water; please remove any moisture on the LCD screen with a soft dry cleaning cloth.

If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care with the liquid crystal in the monitor. If any of the following situations arise, take the recommended immediate action indicated below:

• If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin, wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with soap and running water.

• If liquid crystal gets into your eye, ﬂush the affected eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medical assistance.

• If liquid crystal is swallowed, ﬂush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Then seek medical assistance immediately.

BASIC OPERATION

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Shooting in Auto Mode

Auto mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes your photos for best results.

To start shooting, do the following:

1. Press

2. In the Mode menu, select the Auto mode ( ).

3. Compose your picture on the LCD screen and

4. The focus frame in the middle of the LCD will

5. Press Shutter fully to capture the image.

Power to turn the camera on.

press the Shutter button halfway to focus on the subject.

turn to green when the subject is properly in focus.

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Using the Zoom Function

Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical zoom and digital zoom. Use zoom control at the top of the camera to zoom in or out on your subject while taking pictures.

Zoom indicator (See “Digital Zoom“ on page

47)

When the optical factor reaches its maximum value, it stops momentarily. Release and push the zoom wheel again, and the optical zoom will switch over to digital zoom automatically. After the adjustment, the zoom indication scale hides immediately, and the current zoom status is indicated by the following symbol .

Basic Functions Menu

The Basic Function Menus of the camera include Flash, Self-timer, Macro Capture, and Exposure Compensation.

Set the basic functions as per the following steps:

1. Pull up the Basic Function Menus by pressing Right/Flash button.

2. Press Left/Right button to select the settings of

the required function.

3. Press

button to conﬁrm the settings and exit

the menu, or press Down button to enter the selection screen of Basic Function.

4. Press Left/Right button to select the basic

functions required to set, press Up button to enter the setting screen for selecting basic

functions, or press button to conﬁrm the settings and exit the screen.

Flash

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Flash: Auto Camera ﬂash ﬁres if camera determines it is needed.

Flash: Red-eye reduction Red eye is caused by the subject looking directly at the ﬂash and the resulting light reﬂecting off of the retina of the eye. Red eye is eliminated by ﬁring a smaller initial ﬂash prior to the main ﬂash to cause the subject not to look directly at the ﬂash.

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• Flash: Forced off

• Flash: Slow Synchro

• Flash: Red-Eye+Slow Synchro

Flash: Forced ﬂash Flash always ﬁres.

Flash is turned off.

This allows you to take pictures of people at night that clearly show the subject. The shutter is held open longer to allow more light to the image sensor.

Using this mode for slow synchro shots with red-eye reduction.

Self-timer/Continuous Capture

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Self-timer: 2 sec A single picture is shot 2 seconds after the Shutter button is pressed.

Self-timer: 10 sec A single picture is shot 10 seconds after the Shutter button is pressed.

Self-timer: Unlimited Pictures are shot continuously when the Shutter button is pressed down based on the Continuous Shot settings in the menu. (See “Continuous Shot” on page 45).

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Self-timer: Off Disables the self-timer.

Macro Mode

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Macro: On Select this to focus on subjects 5cm from the lens.

Macro: Off Select this option to disable Macro.

Exposure Compensation

The exposure compensation allows you to adjust the light exposure value and shoot the best photo.

The adjustable range of exposure value is from EV

-2.0 to EV+2.0.

Advanced Functions Menu

The Advanced Functions Menu of the camera include Image Size, Image Quality, White Balance, Image Color and ISO.

Set the advanced functions as follows.

1. Pull up the Advanced Function Menu by pressing button.

2. Press Left/Right button to select the settings of

the required function.

3. Press

button to conﬁrm the settings and exit

the menu, or press Down button to enter the selection screen of Advanced Functions.

4. Press Left/Right button to select the advanced

functions required to set, press Up button to enter the setting screen for selecting advanced

functions, or press button to conﬁrm the settings and exit the screen

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