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Thank you for purchasing this AgfaPhoto digital camera. Please read these operating instructions
carefully in order to use the digital camera correctly. Keep the instructions in a safe place after
reading so that you can refer to them later.
Precautions
• Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or other intense light sources which could
damage your eyesight.
• Do not try to open the case of the camera or attempt to modify this camera in any way.
High-voltage internal components cr
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• Excessive use of flash • Editing images on the camera display The battery life can be affected by soiling. Please clean the contacts with a clean and dry cloth before putting the batteries in the camera. Battery performance drops at temperatures below 5°C (41 °F). If you use the camera at low temperatures you should have replacement batteries to hand and ensure they do not get too cold. Please note: you should not dispose of cold and seemingly flat batteries because these batteries m
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Contents USING THE SELF-TIMER & BURST 25 GETTING STARTED 1 RECORDING MOVIE CLIPS 26 SETTING THE MOVIE SIZE 26 USING THIS MENU 1 CONTENT 2 RECORDING AUDIO CLIPS 27 PLAYING BACK AUDIO CLIPS 27 PARTS OF THE CAMERA 3 INSERTING THE BATTERIES 5 RECORDING A VOICE MEMO 28 LOW BATTERY INDICATOR 5 PLAYING BACK A VOICE MEMO 28 ABOUT BATTERY TYPE 5 INSERTING THE MEMORY CARD 6 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 29 ABOUT CAMERA MEMORY 6 DCF PROTOCOL 6 SETTING THE METERING 29 SETTING THE DISPLAY LAN
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CHOOSING A STARTUP IMAGE 43 MAKING CONNECTIONS 44 CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A TV 44 CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A PC 45 USING THE CARD READER 45 CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER WITH THE USB CABLE 45 APPENDIX 46 ABOUT THE FOLDER & FILE NAME 46 FOLDER STRUCTURE 46 FILE NAMING 46 TROUBLESHOOTING 47 SPECIFICATIONS 48 FUNCTION AVAILABLE LIST 49 CUSTOMER CARE 52 DISPOSAL OF WASTE EQUIPMENT BY USERS IN PRIVATE HOUSEHOLDS IN THE EUROPEAN UNION 52 FCC COMPLIANCE AND ADVISORY 53 iv
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Getting Started Using This Menu Getting Started This section contains information you should know before using this camera. Basic Operation This section explains all recording features of this camera. Basic Recording This section explains how to record still images, movies, and audio files. Other Recording Functions This section explains common operations about recording images. Playback This section explains playback, delete, and edit functions of still images, movies and audio fi
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Content AgfaPhoto DC-830i USB Cable AV Cable Soft Case Strap 2 x AA Batteries Software Installation Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Caution Caution Do not swing the camera around by the strap. 2
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Parts of the Camera 1. Flash ( page 23) 2. Self-timer Lamp 3. Lens 4. Microphone 5. Zoom Button ( page 22) Thumbnail ( page 34) Playback Zoom ( page 33) 6. Playback Button ( page 13) 7. Menu Button ( page 15) 8. Operation Lamp 9. Mode Button ( page 13) 10. Delete Button ( page 35) 11. LCD Monitor ( page 9) 12. SET/DISP Button ( page 11) 13. Flash Button ( page 23) 14. Macro Button ( page 24) 3
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15. Strap Ring 16. Shutter Button ( page 19, 26) 17. Power Button ( page 12) 18. Speaker 19. USB/AV Terminal ( page 18, 45) 21. Battery Cover ( page 5) 22. Tripod Socket 4
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Inserting the Batteries The camera is powered by two AA-size alkaline batteries or rechargeable NiMH batteries. 1 Open the battery cover. Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow. 2 Insert the batteries. Insert two AA-size batteries with the positive (+) and negative (-) poles matching the directions indicated inside the battery room. 3 Close the battery cover. Low Battery Indicator A low battery indicator appears on the LCD screen w
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Inserting the Memory Card You can use SD Card with this digital camera. The memory card slot is located beneath the battery cover, adjacent to the battery compartment. 1 Open the battery cover. Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow. 2 Insert the card. Insert the card with the label facing up and the arrow pointing in. T Tiip ps s To remove the card, gently press on the edge of the card and release it. Pull the card out and close the bat
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Setting the Display Language / Date & Time When using the camera for the first time after purchasing, be sure to choose a language and set the date & time before using the camera. Setting the Display Language 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Setup Menu ( page 16). 2 Select [ Language]. Press or to select [LANGUAGE] then press or the SET button to launch the submenu. 3 Select a language. Press or to select a language and press or the SET button t
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4 Apply the setting. After adjusting the settings, press the SET or the MENU button to apply the setting. Caution Caution If the batteries are removed for longer than 48 hours, the Date and Time will need to be re-set. 8
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Using the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is used to compose images while recording, adjust settings and replay images. The following indicators may appear on the LCD monitor while recording or playing back images. REC mode 1 12 Recording mode ( page 13) Shake warning ( page 19) 2 13 Flash ( page 23) Shutter speed ( page 19) 3 14 Zoom indicator ( page 22) Aperture value ( page 19) 4 Shots remaining 15 Exposure ( page 30) 5 Storage media 16 Metering ( page 29) 6 17 Macro ( p
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PLAYBACK mode 1 Playback mode ( page 13) 7 Battery ( page 5) 2 Protect ( page 37) 8 Captured date & time 3 Voice memo ( page 28) 9 Voice memo control ( page 28) 4 File number / Total 10 DPOF ( page 42) 5 Storage media 11 Resolution ( page 21) 6 Recording info ( page 11) Caution Caution Some information may not display correctly if you display images captured by other camera model. 10
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Changing the LCD Status Press the SET/DISP button changes the LCD status as shown below: REC mode (A) OSD on (B) Guide line (C) OSD off T Tiip ps s Use the “Guide line” to compose images easily before shooting images. PLAYBACK mode (D) Full OSD (E) Basic OSD Caution Caution You cannot change the LCD status in the following situation: 。 Manual exposure 。 Recording movie clips or audio files 。 Playing movie clips or audio files 。 Playing the slidesh
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Basic Operation Turning the Power On and Off 1 Press the POWER button ( ) to turn on the camera in the REC mode. The power turns on, the lens extends and the LED lights in green. Press the PLAYBACK button ( ) to turn on the camera in the PLAYBACK mode. The power turns on, and an image displays on the LCD monitor ( ). 2 Press the POWER button ( ) again to turn the power off. The power turns off, the lens retracts and the LED turns off. Tips Tips You can tu
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Changing the Mode You can record images and voices in the REC mode. And using the PLAYBACK mode to replay, delete, or edit images on the LCD monitor. Switching between REC mode and PLAYBACK mode In REC mode: press the PLAYBACK button ( ) to switch to the PLAY mode. In PLAY mode: press the PLAYBACK ( ) or the MODE ( ) button to switch to the REC mode. Selecting the REC mode 1 Set the camera to the REC mode ( page 13). 2 Launch the mode palette. Press the M
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Display Title Description Q Mode Allows beginners to take pictures easily. Landscape Used for the wide scenic views. Portrait Blurring the background to focus on the subject. Snow Used for the beach or snow scenes. Fireworks Slow shutter speed to take fireworks exploding. Night Scene Shooting the subject while keeping the background night scenery. Kids Take a still image to capture moving kids. Food Higher saturation makes food more appetizing. Building Enhance the edge
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Using the Menus When a menu is displayed, the four-way control and the SET button are used to make the desired settings. REC menu 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the REC mode ( page 13). 2 Open the REC menu. Press the MENU button ( ) to display the menu. 3 Select an item. Press or ( ) to select a menu item. 4 Change the setting. Press or ( ) to change the setting. 5 Press the MENU ( ) or the SET ( ) button to save the settings and c
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31 Effect Off / B&W / Sepia / Negative / Red / Green / Blue 31 Date Stamp Off / Date / Date & Time Digital Zoom Off / On 22 REC menu list (Movie) Menu Item Available Setting Page Movie Size / / 26 Metering / / 29 White Balance Auto / / / / / / 29 Setup menu 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the REC or PLAYBACK mode ( page 13). 2 Press the MENU button ( ) to open the REC or PLAYBACK menu. The menu displays depends on whether you are in the
