AGFAPHOTO OPTIMA 145 User Guide
User manual
OPTIMA 145
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WARNING
Do not expose the camera's battery pack or other
accessories to rain or humidity to prevent a 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 145
Trade Name: AgfaPhoto
Responsible Party: RedDot Imaging
Address: RedDot Imaging, 2275 NW 8 4thA ve, Doral, FL
Customer Care Hotl
33122.
ine:
Service & Repair Hotline (USA):
1-855-243-2937 (from a landline only)
UK: +44 1908 488676
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Camera notes:
Do not store or use the camera in the following types of
locations:
• In the rain or in, very humid and dusty places.
• In a place where the camera may be exposed directly
to 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
ipping water or sand may come in contact with the
dr
camera, which may cause irrepairable damage.
If the camera will not be used for a long period of time, we
suggest you remove the batter
from the camera and keep them in a dry environment.
If you carry the camera suddenly from a cold location to a
warm place, mo
suggest you wait for a while before turing on the camera.
No compensation for loss of recordings. Loss of recordings
cannot be compensated for if a malfunction of your camera
or recording media, makes the playback of recordings not
possible.
isture may condense inside the camera. We
ies and the memory card
Battery notes:
Incorrect use of the battery may cause them to leak, become
hot, ignite or burst. Always observe the precautions given
below.
• Do not expose the battery to water, and take particular
care to keep the terminals dry.
• Do not heat the battery or throw them into a fire.
• Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify the
battery .
Keep the battery out of reach of small ch
In cold locations, battery performance deteriorates and the
time for which they can be used shortens markedly.
ildren.
Memory card notes:
When using a new memory card, or a memory card that has
been used in 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
isk first.
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Do not change or delete the folder names or file names
n the memory card from your PC, as this may make it
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impossible for your camera to recognize the original folder
or file in the memory card.
The photos taken by this camera are stored in the autogenerated folder in the 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.
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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.
Copyright
© Copyright 2011 RedDot Imaging All rights reserved.
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 Imag
ing.
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
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may damage the product.
Turn off the camera before inserting or removing the
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battery and (or) memory card.
Do not touch the camera's lens.
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• Please do not expose the camera to harsh
ironments such as moisture, or extreme
env
temperatures, which may shorten the life of your
camera or damage the batteries.
• Do not use or store the camera
areas, as its components may be damaged.
in dusty, dirty, or sandy
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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
the camera with a slightly damp soft cloth.
cleaners to clean the camera. To clean, wipe
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 Imag
changes without notice.
ing reserves the right to make
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
Sett
ing the Language ....................................................... 15
Sett
ing the Date and Time ............................................. 16
About the LCD Screen ............................................................... 17
BEFORE YOU START ........................................ 1
Preface ................................................................................................... 1
Copyright ..................................................................................... 1
Trademarks ............................................................................... 1
Safety
information ...........................................................................1
About th
is 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 ..............................11
Turn
ing On and Off ......................................................................13
Use Mode button .......................................................................... 14
Set T
ime, date/time ..................................................................... 15
BASIC OPERATION .......................................... 18
Shooting in Auto Mode .............................................................. 18
Using the Zoom Function ......................................................... 18
Flash ..................................................................................................... 19
Self-t
imer ........................................................................................... 19
Macro Mode ...................................................................................... 20
Us
ing quick recording ..................................................................20
Advanced Funct
S
ize ............................................................................................. 22
Qual
WB (Wh
Color ........................................................................................... 23
ISO ...............................................................................................24
Exposure Compensat
ions Menu ......................................................21
ity ....................................................................................... 22
ite Balance) ............................................................ 23
ion .................................................24
USING THE MODES .......................................25
LCD Screen Display ...................................................................... 25
Still Picture Mode Di
splay ...............................................25
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Video Shooting Mode Display ...................................... 27
Playback Mode Di
ASCN mode ......................................................................................29
Landscape Mode ................................................................... 29
Portra
it Mode ..........................................................................29
N
ight Portrait .........................................................................30
Backl
it Portrait ...................................................................... 30
N
ight Landscape Mode...................................................... 30
Macro Mode ............................................................................. 30
Auto Mode ................................................................................ 30
Panorama Mode .............................................................................. 31
Manual Scene Mode (SCN) ....................................................... 32
Landscape ............................................................................... 33
Sport ........................................................................................... 33
Beach .........................................................................................33
Sunset .......................................................................................33
F
ireworks .................................................................................33
N
ight Landscape ................................................................. 33
N
ight Portrait .........................................................................33
Gather
ing .................................................................................33
Ch
ildren ..................................................................................... 33
splay .................................................... 28
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Indoor ......................................................................................... 33
Snow .......................................................................................... 33
ID .................................................................................................. 33
Museum .................................................................................... 33
Photo frame ............................................................................ 33
Travel shoot
Text ............................................................................................. 34
Leaf ............................................................................................. 34
Glass ........................................................................................... 34
F
ish eye .................................................................................... 34
Sketch ....................................................................................... 34
Stab
ilization Mode 35
Face Detect
Bl
ink Detection ...............................................................................36
ing ..................................................................... 34
ion ...............................................................................36
PLAYBACK ........................................................... 37
Viewing Photos and Videos ....................................................37
Thumbnail View .............................................................................. 39
Us
ing Zoom on Playback .......................................................... 40
Us
ing the Delete Button ...........................................................41
USING THE MENUS ......................................... 42
Still Menu ........................................................................................... 42
AF Mode (Auto-Focus Mode ) ....................................... 43
AF-ass
ist Beam .................................................................... 43
Cont
inuous AF .. .................................................................... 44
Expo Meter
Continuous Shot .................................................................. 45
Sm
D
igital Zoom ........................................................................... 46
Slow shutter ........................................................................... 46
Qu
Date Impr
Mov
ie Menu ...................................................................................... 48
Expo Meter
Cont
DIS ............................................................................................... 50
Playback Menu ............................................................................... 51
Protect ....................................................................................... 51
Delete ........................................................................................ 52
DPOF (D
Res
ing (Exposure Metering) .. ........................ 44
ile Shutter ......................................................................... 45
ick Review ......................................................................... 47
int ............................................................................ 47
ing (Exposure Metering) .. ........................ 49
inuous AF ...................................................................... 49
igital Print Order Format) .............................. 53
ize ........................................................................................ 54
Rotate ........................................................................................ 54
Red-eye Reduct
Tr
im .............................................................................................55
HDR-H
Display Setup 57
Sl
ideshow ................................................................................ 57
Wallpaper Sett
Menu Wallpaper ................................................................... 58
Setup Menu ...................................................................................... 60
Beep ........................................................................................... 60
LCD Br
Power Saver ........................................................................... 62
Date/T
Zone ........................................................................................... 62
Language ................................................................................. 63
F
ile and Software .......................................................................... 63
Format Memory .................................................................... 63
Copy to Card (Copy
memory card) ......................................................................... 64
ile Numbering ...................................................................... 64
F
Reset Sett
ion .............................................................. 55
igh Dynamic Range ...............................................56
ings ............................................................. 58
ightness ..................................................................... 64
ime ................................................................................ 62
internal memory to
ings ...................................................................... 65
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FW Version (Firmware version) .................................... 65
Transmission .......................................................66
Video System ..................................................................................66
Connecting to a PC ...................................................................... 67
Sett
ing the USB Mode ...................................................... 67
Transferr
ing Fi
les to your PC ........................................ 67
APPENDICES ....................................................... 69
Specifications .................................................................................. 69
Error Messages ..............................................................................73
Troubleshoot
Customer Care ................................................................................. 77
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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 your vendor.
Rechargeable
Lithium-ion battery
Wrist Strap Power Adapter
Warranty Card CD-ROM
USB Cable
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Camera Views
Front View Back View
Right View
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Top View
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Bottom View
Left View
1 Flash Lamp 13
2 AF Ass
3 Lens 15 Funct
4 M
5 LCD Screen 17 Wr
6 Zoom Button 18 Power Button
7 Status Ind
8 Mode Select
9 Playback Button 21 Card Slot/Battery Compartment
10 Menu Button 22 Tr
11 D
12 Flash Mode/R
ist/Timer Indicator 14
icrophone 16 USB/AV Port
icator 19 Recording Button
ion Button 20 Shutter Button
isp/Up Button 23 Speaker
ight Button
Delete button/Self-timer button/
Down button
Close-up shooting button/Left
button
ion/OK Button
ist Strap Anchor
ipod Socket
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Charging the Battery
1. Put the battery into the camera.
2. Use the USB cable to connect the camera to the power
adapter.
Insert the power adapter into the power socket.
3.
Leave the battery charging 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 enclosed batteries into the battery slot in the
correct direction.
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card slot as shown.
write protection buckle
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4. Close the battery compartment.3. Insert an SD/SDHC card (not included) into the memory
Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The use
of 64 MB to 32 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
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.
it.
After the camera is turned on, the camera will default to
the the shooting mode last used. Press the Mode button,
and use the Left/Right button to switch among different
shooting modes. When the camera is used for the first
time, the language setup will display on the screen.
Power Button
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AUTO
Use 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 "func/OK to
select. All the available modes are listed as follows:
Mode Name Icon Description
Auto mode
Manual mode
ASCN mode
Panorama mode
Scene mode
Stabilization mode
Portrait
Movie mode
Switch to take still pictures in automatic mode.
Switch to take still pictures in manual mode, where many camera settings can be configured.
Switch to have the camera automatically select the best scene type for still pictures.
Switch to capture a sequence of shots and stitch them together into a panoramic photo.
Switch to take still pictures in 20 different scene types to choose from.
Switch to take still pictures by reducing image blur caused by hand shake, low lighting
conditions,, or slow shutter speeds.
Switch to take portrait pictures under normal conditions.
Switch to record videos.
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Set Time, date/time
The Date/Time and Language setup will automatically
appear when the camera is turned on the first time.
To set the language, date, and time, go to the following
setup options in the General Setup menu.
• Language
• Date / T
To access the
1. Press the Power button to turn the camera on.
2. Press the
Setting the Language
1. Select language with the Down button, press the or
2. Use the
3. Press the
ime
General Setup
menus by using the
General Setup.
right button to enter the setting.
desired language.
button, then switch among the settings
Up/Down/Left/Right
button to confirm the setting.
menu, do the follow
Left/Right
buttons to select the
ing:
button and select
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Setting the Date and Time
1. Select date / time with the Up/Down button, then press
the
or right button to enter the setting.
2. Press the
use the Up/Down button to adjust the value.
Press the
3.
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Left/Right
button to h
button to confirm the setting.
ighlight each field and
About the LCD Screen
When you turn the camera on, various icons will appear 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; remove
isture on the LCD screen with a soft and dry
any mo
cleaning cloth.
If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care
with the liquid in the monitor. If any of the following
situations arise, take the recommended immediate
action indicated below:
• If liquid from the LCD comes in contact with your skin,
wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly
with soap and running water.
• If liquid from the LCD flows into the eyes inadvertently,
please rinse with water immediately and seek medical
assistance.
• If liquid from the LCD is swallowed, flush your mouth
thoroughly with water. Drink large quantities of water
and induce vomiting. Then seek medical assistance
immediately.
AUTO
AUTO
BASIC OPERATION
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Shooting in Auto Mode
Auto mode is the easiest mode to take photos with. While
operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes
the camera's settings for best results.
To start shooting, do the following:
1. Press the power button to turn the camera on.
2. Press the Mode button and select Automatic mode.
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3. Compose your picture on the LCD screen and press the
Shutter button halfway to focus on the subject.
The LCD screen will show a green focus frame after the
4.
subject is in focus.
5. Press the Shutter button fully to capture the
Auto mode is an initial default mode.
image.
Using the Zoom Function
Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom functions:
optical zoom and digital zoom. Press the Zoom button to
zoom in or out of the subject while taking pictures.
Zoom indicator (See
“Digital Zoom“ on
page 46)
When the optical zoom reaches its maximum value, release
the Zoom button then press it again and the optical zoom
will switch over to digital zoom. The Zoom indicator is
hidden after the Zoom button is released. The screen will
show (
) for the current zoom status.
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Flash
Self-timer
Press the Right/Flash button to enter the flash interface,
then press the Left/Right button to switch among six
different flash modes:
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Flash: Forced off
Flash is turned off.
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Flash: Forced flash
The flash will fire with every shot.
Flash: Red-Eye+Slow Synchro
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Using this mode for slow synchro shots with redeye reduction.
Flash: Slow Synchro
This allows you to take pictures of people at
night that clearly show both your subject and the
night scenery.
Flash: Red-eye reduction
The camera emits a brief flash before the picture
is taken to reduce red-eye effects.
Flash: Auto
Camera flash fires automatically based on
existing light conditions.
To enable the self-timer function, press the Down/Selftimer button to enter the self-timer selection interface,
press the Left/Right button to switch among three selftimer modes:
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Self-timer : Off
The self timer is disabled.
Self-timer : 2 Sec
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A single picture is shot 2 seconds after the
Shutter button is pressed.
Self-timer : 10 Sec
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A single picture is shot 10 seconds after the
Shutter button is pressed.
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Macro Mode
Press the Left/Close-up button to enter the close-up
shooting interface, press the Left/Right button to switch
between two close-up shooting modes:
Macro : On
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Select this to focus on subjects 5cm from the
lens.
Macro : Off
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Select this option to disable Macro.
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Using quick recording
In Shooting mode, press the Recording shortcut button
to enter the recording mode directly and make recordings.
After finishing a recording, press the Recording shortcut
button or Shutter button again, you can store the video and
return to the shooting screen.
Advanced Functions Menu
The Advanced Functions menu of the camera includes
image size, image quality, white balance, image colour,
ISO and EV values. These functions allow advanced
users better control for shooting under difficult lighting
conditions.
Set the advanced functions as per the following steps:
1. Pull up the Advanced Function Menus by pressing the
button.
2. Press the Down button to enter the advanced function
selection screen, then press the Left/Right button
to select the function that needs to be changed or
adjusted.
3. Press the Up button to enter the advanced function
setting interface.
4. Press the Left/Right button to select the value to be
set, press the
the interface.
button to confirm the setting and quit
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Size
The size setting refers to the image resolution in pixels. A
higher image resolution allows you to print that image in
larger sizes without degrading the image quality.
The larger the pictures are, the bigger the file sizes
are and the less pictures you can store on a memory
card.
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Quality
The quality setting adjusts the compression ratio of the
images. Higher quality settings give better photos, but will
take up more memory space.
There are three options for picture quality:
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Quality : Best
Quality : Fine
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Quality : Normal
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