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ACTIONCAM
Owner’s Guide
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Trademarks ACTIONCAM, FotoTune and FotoFlavor are trademarks of Agfa- Gevaert, NV. Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Inc., registered in the US. Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the US and other countries. IBM is a registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Ulead, Ulead PhotoImpact and Ulead ImagePals are trademarks of Ulead Systems Inc. Microso
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Safety regulations IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this digital camera and/or its accessories, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including: n Read and understand all instructions. n Supervise closely when any digital camera or accessory is used by or near children. Do not leave units unattended while in use, or within the reach of children. n Do not connect power sources other than those specified in the manual. n Do not operate the digital camera and or accessories
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CE Marking (Declaration of Conformity) We declare under sole responsibility that the Camera and options to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the below specifications. This declaration is valid for the area European Union (EU) only. Product Type: Digital Camera Product Name: ActionCam Options: Flash 5400HS, Objectiv AF24-85, AC Power Adaptor AC-M515 EMC: EN 55022 (Class B) / 1987 (Limits and method for measurement of radio distubence characteristics of informatiotechnology equ
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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 instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference wil
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Preface Thank you for purchasing the AGFA ACTIONCAM Digital Camera. Please take the time to read through this owner's guide, for it contains information that is important for the proper and safe use and care of your camera. Enjoy! The AGFA ACTIONCAM is a compact digital camera with the following features: • The ACTIONCAM digital camera uses three CCD imaging arrays and a unique signal processing technique that allow it to photograph extremely high resolution images, up to 1.75 million pixels p
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Introduction Welcome
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For proper and Safe use STANDARD SYMBOLS Various symbols are used throughout this owner's guide, and the product itself, for the proper and safe use of this product and to prevent personal injury, injury to others, and property damage. An explanation of the symbols follows. Read and understand each caution thoroughly before reading the main text of this owner's guide. Disregarding this warning may result in injury or death. WARNING Disregarding this caution may result in injury or property damag
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Safety cautions for use of the ACTIONCAM digital camera Do not touch the flashtube during operation - it may become hot when the flash fires. Do not look directly at the sun through the lens or viewfinder. WARNING Do not subject the camera to direct sunlight. Fire may occur if the sunlight focuses at one point. Do not fire the flash near the eyes of people or animals, especially infants and young children. Maintain a distance of one meter (three feet ) or greater. If the camera is dropped
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Read and follow all warnings supplied with the batteries. Batteries may explode due to improper use. Do not install batteries upside down (± reversed). Do not use batteries with visible damage. Do not subject batteries to fire or high CAUTION temperatures. Do not attempt to recharge, short, or disassemble. Carefully observe the following warnings when using this product near young children or persons who may have a difficulty percieving the potential danger associated with these products. Use
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SAFETY CAUTIONS FOR USE OF THE AC POWER ADAPTER AC- M515 WARNING Use only the indicated voltage. Do not place a container of water or other liquid on the product. If water or other liquid gets inside the product, it may cause a short resulting in fire or electric shock. Immediately unplug, discontinue use, and contact an AGFA dealer. Keep plug clean of dust and dirt. Insert plug completely into the electrical outlet. Do not use extension cords, or multiple cord adapters. Insert plug directly
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WARNING If there is smoke, a strange smell, or any other unusual conditions, immediately unplug unit, discontinue use, and contact an AGFA dealer. CAUTION Grasp the plug when removing the cord from an outlet. Pulling the cord may damage it resulting in fire or electric shock. Never pull the plug if your hands are wet, or if you are standing in water. Do not attempt to disassemble this product; it contains high-voltage circuits. For repairs, contact an AGFA dealer. Disconnect the AC adapter whe
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SAFETY CAUTIONS FOR THE LITHIUM ION BATTERY 1 Use only the battery charger specified for this unit. 2 Never heat the battery or expose it to fire. Do not disassemble or modify the battery. Do not intentionally or unintentionally short circuit the battery terminals. 3 Do not leave the battery in hot places, such as inside a car, or in direct sunlight. Exposure to temperatures over 60°C (140°F) may cause damage. 4 Do not drop the battery or subject it to mechanical shocks. 5 Use the battery
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• The low battery symbol may appear even with a fresh battery depending on the storage conditions. To restore camera power, repeat turning the camera on and off. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS • This digital camera is designed for use from 0° to 50°C (-4° to 122°F). • Never leave the digital camera where it may be subjected to extreme temperatures such as the glove compartment of a car. • At colder temperatures, the data panel response time will be slow; at higher temperatures, the display will
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• Do not directly solder the battery. CHARGING • Use only the battery charger specified. • Be sure that the battery terminals are correctly aligned before recharging. • Perform the charging within the temperature range of 0°C to + 45°C (0°F to 113°F). DISCHARGING • Do not use the battery in devices not designed for its use. • Avoid discharging the battery below 2.5V. Never discharge the battery below 1.0V. • Perform discharging within a temperature range of 0°C to 60°C. STORAGE • For lo
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Before you begin Before you begin, check the packing list . If some of the parts are missing, contact the nearest AGFA dealer. • Digital Camera ACTIONCAM body • Minolta zoomlens • AC power adapter AC-M515 • DC power cord • Lithium ion battery NP-500H • Lithium battery 2CR5 • AGFA ACTIONCAM DIGITAL FILM Card (PC Card) • Holding Strap HS-700 • SCSI Cable • Digital Camera ACTIONCAM CD • Adobe Photoshop LE 3.0 CD package • License Agreement document • Quick Start Card MAC and PC • Di
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Quick operation 1. Insert lithium battery into camera body Insert one 6-volt 2CR5 lithium battery into the chamber as indicated by the + and - marks on the inside of the battery cover. 2. Install lithium ion battery into digital back Press the battery case release button and slide the battery case out. Insert the NP-500H lithium ion battery as illustrated on the inside of the battery case. Slide the battery case back into the camera until it clicks. 3. Attach Lens Align the red mounting inde
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7. Focus on subject Align the subject within the focus frame and press the shutter-release button partway down to activate the autofocus. The focus lock indicator will glow when the subject is in focus. 8. Take the picture Check that the standby lamp in the viewfinder is illuminated. Gently press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture, the way you want it.
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Names of parts -Camera body Built-in Flash Self-timer button Shutter-release button White balance window Control dial Main switch Mode button Manual fill-
flash button Exposure-
compensation button Lens contacts Lens-release button Mirror Slot/SCSI connector cover Focus mode button PC terminal Inside the slot/SCSI connector cover Access lamp PC card slot Ejector lever SCSI connector
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WB/ASM mode switch Accessory shoe Finder Flash node button Program reset button Data panel Holding strap eyelet Remote-control terminal Aperture button Battery case Battery case release button Bottom of the camera (after the Battery case has removed out) Power input terminal Clock battery chamber Battery chamber Holding strap eyelet Tripod socket
