AGFA Selecta 14 User Manual

User Manual

SELECTA 14

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 waste electrical and electronic equipment in the European

countries. Please do not throw the equipment into the domestic refuse. Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of this product.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Name: SELECTA 14

Trade Name: AgfaPhoto

Responsible Party: RedDot Imaging

Address: RedDot Imaging, 2275 NW 84thAve, Doral, FL

Customer Care Hotline:

Conforms to the following Standards:

EMC: EN 55022:1998/A1:2000/A2:2003 Class B

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

33122.

Service & Repair Hotline (USA):

1-855-Agfa-Yes or 1-855-243-2937 (from a landline only)

Germany: 0900 1000 042; 1,49€/ Min.

Europe: 00800 7529 2100

UK: +44 1908 488676,

Hong Kong: 852 3586 9168

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

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Camera notes:

Do not store or use the camera in the following types of locations:

• In the rain, very humid and dusty places.

• 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, which may cause irrepairable faults.

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

If you carry the camera suddenly from a cold location to a warm place, moisture may condense inside the camera. We suggest you wait for a while before turing on the camera.

If water has gotten inside the camera, turn off the camera and remove the battery and memory card. Allow to air-dry for at least 24 hours before using the camera again.

If camera overheats, while in use or charging, disconnect charger and carefully remove batteries

Battery notes:

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

• 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 the time for which they can be used shortens markedly.

Memory card notes:

When using a new memory card, or a memory card has been initialized by a PC, be sure to format the card with your digital camera before using it.

To edit image data, copy the image data to the PC’s hard disk ﬁrst.

Do not change or delete the folder names or ﬁle names in the memory card from your PC, as this may make it impossible to recognize or misinterpret the original folder or ﬁle in your camera.

The photos taken by this camera are stored in the autogenerated 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. Please do 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 remove memory card without turning the digital camera off to avoid possible damage of your memory card.

Do not switch off the digital camera when a writing process is on to avoid incomplete data writing and damaged pictures.

Align memory card correctly before inserting. Do not force memory card into slot.

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BEFORE YOU START

Preface Safety information

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 RedDot Imaging

Trademarks

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

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 handling

may damage the product.

• Turn off the camera before inserting or removing the

battery and memory card.

• Use only the type of battery that come with the camera.

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

• Do not touch the camera lens.

Please not expose the camera to harsh environments

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such as moisture, chemicals or extreme temperatures, which may shorten the life of your camera or damage the batteries.

• Do not use or store the camera in dusty, dirty, or sandy

areas, as its components may be damaged.

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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 sol vent-based cleaners to clean the camera. To clean, wipe the camera with a slightly damp soft cloth.

• If water has gotten inside the camera, turn off the camera and remove the battery and memory card. Allow to air-dry for at least 24 hours before using the camera again.

Do not touch lens.

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• Do not place camera strap around a child's neck

• Always carry camera in a padded camera bag.

• When coming in from a cold to warm environment, avoid condensation by placing camera in a cooler area an then letting it warm up slowly to room temperature.

• Always place camera in a vibration-free surface.

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 RedDot Imaging 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

About this manual

Symbols used in this manual

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

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

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

Install Shoulder Strap and Lens Cap ...................................... 8

Camera Views ....................................................................................

Inserting the Battery and

SD/SDHC Card (Not included) ................................................

Turning

On and Off ......................................................................14

Setting

Date/Time and Language......................................... 14

Change Date/Time ...............................................................

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

Using the Mode Dial ......................................................................

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

Electronic Viewﬁnder ...................................................................

BASIC OPERATION ...........................................19

Shooting in Auto Mode ............................................................... 19

Using the

Open Flash ......................................................................................... 20

Self-timer/ Continuous Shot ....................................................

Macro Mode .......................................................................................22

EV (Exposure Value) ..................................................................... 22

Face Detection ...............................................................................

Smile Detection ..............................................................................

Blink Detection ................................................................................

Stabilization .......................................................................................

Advanced Functions Menu

Zoom Function ..........................................................19

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WB (White Balance)

ISO ...............................................................................................27

Quality

....................................................................................... 28

Size

............................................................................................. 28

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Color ........................................................................................... 29

USING THE MODES ......................................... 30

LCD Screen Display ...................................................................... 30

Still Picture

Video

Playback Mode Display .................................................... 33

Auto Scene Mode (ASCN) ......................................................... 34

Landscape ............................................................................... 34

Portrait ......................................................................................

Night Portrait .........................................................................

Backlit Portrait ......................................................................

Night Landscape .................................................................

Macro ......................................................................................... 35

Auto ............................................................................................ 35

Panorama .......................................................................................... 35

Scene Mode (SCN) ........................................................................37

Sport ........................................................................................... 37

Indoor ......................................................................................... 37

Snow .......................................................................................... 38

Fireworks .................................................................................

Mode Display ...............................................30

Shooting Mode Display ...................................... 32

Museum .................................................................................... 38

Night

Landscape ................................................................. 38

Children

..................................................................................... 38

Leaf ............................................................................................. 38

Sunset .......................................................................................38

Glass ........................................................................................... 38

Landscape ............................................................................... 38

Night Portrait .........................................................................

Portrait Mode

Auto Program Exposure ............................................................. 39

Shutter Priority ...............................................................................

Aperture Priority ............................................................................

Manual Mode ..................................................................................... 41

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PLAYBACK ........................................................... 42

Viewing Photos and Videos ....................................................42

Thumbnail View ..............................................................................

Using

Zoom on Playback (for still pictures only) .........44

Using the

Delete Button ...........................................................45

USING THE MENUS ......................................... 46

Still Picture Menu ..........................................................................46

AF Mode (Auto-Focus mode) ........................................ 47

AF-assist Beam ....................................................................

Continuous AF .. ....................................................................

Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) .. ........................ 48

Continuous

Date Imprint ............................................................................

Quick Review

Digital Zoom

Blink Detection .....................................................................

Movie

Menu ...................................................................................... 52

Continuous AF .. ....................................................................

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

Playback Menu ............................................................................... 54

Protect ....................................................................................... 54

Delete ........................................................................................ 55

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)

Trim

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

Shot .................................................................. 49

......................................................................... 50

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.............................................................................................57

........................................................................................ 58

Resize

Rotate ........................................................................................ 58

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

Display Setup.................................................................................... 59

Slideshow ................................................................................

Wallpaper Settings .............................................................

Setup Menu ...................................................................................... 63

Beep ........................................................................................... 64

LCD Brightness

Power Saver ........................................................................... 65

Zone ........................................................................................... 65

Date/Time

Language ................................................................................. 66

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

File Numbering ......................................................................

Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to

memory card) ......................................................................... 67

Reset Settings

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

..................................................................... 64

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CONNECTIONS ................................................... 69

Video System ..................................................................................69

Connecting to a PC

Setting the USB

Transferring

Connecting to a PictBridge

Setting the USB

Connecting the Camera and Printer .........................

Using the PictBridge

Print with

Print without

Index ...............................................................................76

Print DPOF

Exit

.............................................................................................. 77

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...................................................................... 70

Mode ...................................................... 70

Files to your PC ........................................ 70

Compatible Printer ............ 72

Mode ...................................................... 72

Menu ...................................................... 74

Date ...................................................................... 74

Date .............................................................. 75

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APPENDICES ....................................................... 78

Speciﬁcations: SELECTA 14 ................................................... 78

Error Messages ..............................................................................82

Troubleshooting

Customer Care ................................................................................. 86

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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 RedDot Imaging.

CD-ROMWarranty CardAA-size Alkaline Batteries

USB Cable

Shoulder StrapLens Cap

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Install Shoulder Strap and Lens Cap

Install Shoulder Strap Install Lens Cap

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Camera Views

Front View Back View

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Left View

Top View

Right View

Bottom View

1 AF Assist/Timer Indicator 11 Exposure Compensation Button 21 Speaker

2 Flash Lamp 12 Menu Button 22 Zoom Wheel

3 Microphone 13 Delete Button/Up Button 23 Shutter Button

4 Lens 14 Macro Button/Right Button 24 Face Identiﬁcation Button

5 LCD Screen 15 Self-timer Button/Down Button 25 Stabilization Button

6 Electronic Viewﬁnder 16 Flash Button/Left Button 26 Hole of Shoulder Strap

7 Status Indicator 17 OK Button 27 ON / OFF

Electronic Viewfinding Window/

LCD Screen Button

9 Playback Button 19 Handle 29 Card Slot/Battery Compartment

10 DISP 20 Flash On Button 30 Tripod Socket

18 USB/AV Port 28 Mode Dial

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

1. Open the battery compartment.

2. Insert the enclosed batteries into the battery slot in the correct direction.

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card slot as shown.

Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The use of 64MB to16 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.

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

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Turning On and Off

Push ON/OFF to turn on/off camera.

Setting Date/Time and Language

When turning on the camera for the ﬁrst time, Date/Time and Display Language Setup menu will appear. Use the following procedures to set the camera to your preferences:

1. Push ON/OFF to turn on the camera.

2. Press Up/Down/Left/Right button to select the settings.

3. Press

button to conﬁrm the settings.

Change Date/Time

1. Press button to enter the General Setup menu,

After camera is powered on, the mode dial is set as Auto mode. You can turn the Mode Dial on the top to select. When using the camera for the ﬁrst-time, the language setting page will appear.

press Left/Right button to switch the camera settings, and select Date/Time menu.Press the Date/Time menu.

2. Press Left/Right button to select the date settings, and then press Up/Down button to adjust the value.

3. Press

button to conﬁrm the settings.

button to enter

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Setting the Language

1. Press button and Up/Down button to switch in the camera settings, and select the Language menu.

press the

language.

Up/Down button

Right button

button to conﬁrm the setting.

to go to the

to enter the setting.

2. Use the

3. Use the Left/Right buttons to select the desired

4. Press the

Language

. Then

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Using the Mode Dial

The AgfaPhoto camera provides a convenient mode dial that allows you to switch between different modes with ease. All the available modes are listed as follows:

Mode Name Icon Description

Auto mode Take still pictures in automatic mode.

ASCN mode Have the camera automatically select the best scene type for still pictures.

This setting allows you to choose the EV value and the camera will select both the shutter speed

Program AE

Shutter priority

Aperture priority

Manual mode

Portrait

Panorama mode Capture a sequence of shots and stitch them together into a panoramic photo.

and aperture automatically. This setting allows you to choose a speciﬁc shutter speed while the camera will adjust the

aperture automatically to ensure correct exposure. This allows you to choose a speciﬁc aperture and the camera will automatically the adjust the

shutter speed to match it.

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

Take portrait pictures under normal condition.

Movie mode

Scene mode Take still pictures in 12 different scene types by your choice.

Record videos.

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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 “

Screen display” on page 30.

LCD

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.

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LCD

Electronic Viewﬁnder

The Electronic Viewﬁnder displays the same information as the LCD screen.To switch between the LCD screen and Electronic Viewﬁnder, please press selecting EVF indicator, the LCD screen will automatically shut off.

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button. When

evf/lcd switch button

BASIC OPERATION

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. Push ON/OFF to turn on the camera.

2. Switch the Mode dial into Auto mode ( ).

3. Compose your picture on the LCD screen and press the Shutter button halfway to focus on the subject.

4. The LCD screen will show a green focus frame after the subject is in focus.

5. Press Shutter fully to capture the image.

Using the Zoom Function

Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. Press the Zoom button of the camera to zoom in or out on the subject while taking pictures.

Zoom Wheel

Zoom indicator (See “Digital Zoom“ on page 51)

When the optical zoom reaches its maximum value, release the Zoom button and then press again for digital zoom to begin. Zoom indicator is hidden after the Zoom button is released. The screen shows ( ) for the current zoom status.

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Open Flash

Flash is used to lighten a subject in a dark background or for ﬁll-in shooting to achieve better illumination of a subject.

1. To turn on the ﬂash, press the ﬂash

2. Press Left button to enter the Functions menu of ﬂash.

button.

3. Press Left/Right button to select the following 6 modes:

• Flash: Auto

• Flash: Red-eye reduction

• Flash: Forced ﬂash

• Flash: Forced off

• Flash: Slow Synchro

• Flash:Red-Eye+Slow Synchro

4. Press

Camera ﬂash goes off automatically based on existing light conditions.

The camera exposes a brief ﬂash before the picture is taken to reduce red-eye effects.

Flash always goes off.

Flash is turned off.

This allows you to take pictures of people at night that clearly show both your subjects and the night time backdrop.

Using this mode for slow synchro shots with redeye reduction.

button to conﬁrm the settings and exit the

option.

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Self-timer/Continuous Shoot

This setting can enable you to set the timer for automatic pictures after pressing the shutter button. You have the option of 2 seconds or 10 seconds after pressing the shutter button.

1. Press Down button to enter the Self-timer menu.

2. Press Left/Right button to select the following four modes:

• Self-timer: 2 sec

A single picture is shot 2 seconds after the Shutter button is pressed.

• Self-timer: 10 sec

• Self-timer: Unlimited

• Self-timer: Off

3. Press

A single picture is shot 10 seconds after the Shutter button is pressed.

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 49).

Disable the self-timer.

button to conﬁrm the settings and exit the

menu.

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Macro Mode

You can use macro shooting to take photos of small objects or close-up photos. This mode allows you to use the zoom when you are closer to your subject.

1. Press Right button to enter the Macro menu.

2. Press Left/Right button to select the following two modes:

• Macro: On

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

• Macro: Off

Select this option to disable Macro.

3. Press

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button to conﬁrm the settings and exit the

menu.

EV (Exposure Value)

EV allows you to adjust the exposure value to shoot photos with best exposure.

1. Press

2. Press Up/Down button to adjust the exposure value of image, with scope from EV -2.0 to EV+2.0.

button to enter the exposure settings

screen.

Face Detection

The Face Detection mode will detect faces of persons during picture shooting so that the faces will be clearer (Except in

1. Hold the camera securely, and take the operation of

2. Press

3. Press

4. Press Face Detection button to close this function.

Panorama Mode).

face detection for the shot object. When the camera detecting the face, it will display a frame above the face on the screen.

Shutter halfway to focus on the subject.

Shutter fully to capture the image.

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Smile Detection

The Smile Detect ion feature automatically detects a nd captures a person's smile.

1. In shooting mode, press Face Detection button until the Icon appears on the LCD screen

2. Point the camera at the subject, and press the Shutter button half way to focus.

3. Press the Shutter button all the way to shoot the image, the camera will automatically release the shutter when it detects a smile.

4. Press Face Detection button to close this function.

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Blink Detection

The Blink Detection feature is on by default, and after taking each photo, a warning message will pop up if a blink had been detected in the photo.

1. In any Still Shooting modes, press the enter the photo menu.

2. Switch between different Photo Setup menus and Camera Setup menus using the Left/Right button, and select the “Blink Detection” setting using the Up/Down button.

3. Use the Right navigation buttons to enter the submenu, and select "On" option.

4. Press the menu.

5. The "Blink detection" indicator appears on the LCD.

button to conﬁrm the setting and exit the

button to

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