AGFA DC-630x User Manual

DC-630xUser manual

10• Using Your BatteryLimit the following activities that reduce battery life: • Reviewing your pictures on the LCD screen. • Excessive use of the f

11• Turning the Camera On and Off1. Press the button until the Power On LED screen turns on. 2. Press the button again to turn off the camera.

122 Camera Setting• Checking Camera StatusTurn on the camera and view the camera LCD screen to check which camera settings are active. Those particula

13 N2048X1536Compression Super Fine * Fine NormalSharpnessst StrongN Normal * s SoftISO Sensitivity Auto *100 100200 200400 400White Balance

14Video ModeRecording IndicatorVideo ModeElapsed TimeVideo Resolution320 x 240640 x 480 * White Balance Auto * Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluoresce

15• Camera ModesThe camera has three working modes, Capture mode, Playback mode and Video mode. Pressing the mode button switches among the

16• Setup MenuThe setup menu can be accessed in all nine working modes to customize your camera settings. Here we take the mode

173. Press the button to access the SETUP submenu.4. Use the or buttons to select a setup option and then press the button to enter the next

18• Setting the Current Date and Time1. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 16 to access the SETUP menu.2. Press the button to acces

19• Setting Auto Power OffThe camera is equipped with a power saving operation to conserve battery power. You can change the power saving s

2Product Overview1. Shutter button2. Flash3. Focus lamp / Self-timer LED4. Power on LED5. Power button6. Buzzer7. Lens8. Microphone DCC-630x6.

20• Setting the Beep Sound On / OffThe beep sound can be turned on and off in the SETUP menu. When the beep sound is turned on, the camera will beep w

21•Selecting the Frequency The correct frequency for your indoor shooting scence makes better photos.1. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page

22• Setting the Display LanguageDifferent languages can be selected for the menu to suit your preference. 1. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on

23• Setting the Date Stamp On / OffUse the date stamp setting to imprint the date on your pictures. Make sure the date is correct before setting the d

24• Changing the USB Mode Between Mass Storage Mode and PictbridgeYou can choose either MSDC (Mass Storage Device Class) or Pictbridge C

25• Restoring Default SettingsDefault setting can be restored by the following steps (For more guidelines, please see “Camera Default Setti

26• Switching the Information Display and LCD Screen On and OffThe LCD Screen can be changed by pressing the button. N2048X1536LCD screen on wi

27In mode: LCD screen on with basic information and a histogramLCD screen on with information display offPress320x240320x240PressLCD scree

283 Taking PicturesBefore you take pictures, please read this note first: NOTE: Never remove the batteries while a picture is being saved.

291. Set the camera to the Still Image mode. 2. Frame your subject using the LCD screen.3. Press the shutter button halfway to set the expo

323. Battery door/SD card slot24. USB port25. Tripod mount 2323 242224 25DC-630x6.0 Megapixelagfa3X FINE ZOOM1:3.2 - 5.3

30• Taking Pictures in Different Scene Shooting ModesSelect a mode that is suitable to your shooting conditions: 1. Press the mode button to set

31When shooting under these conditions:Select this mode Icon shown on the LCD screenFor general picture-taking. Automatic exposure and point-and-sh

32• Taking Pictures in Close Up (Macro) ModeUse this mode to capture subjects this close to the lens: Wide Angle: 0.1 m (4 inches) ~ 1 m (3.3 ft)Telep

33• Setting Flash ModeUse the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows.The camera has four flash modes (def

34When shooting under these conditions: Select this mode Icon shownon the LCD screenThe flash does not fire. Use this setting for outdoor pictu

35• Setting the Image Size and CompressionPicture resolution refers to the number of pixels in a digital picture. Picture quality depends

36Compression setting1. Press the mode button to set the camera mode to .2. Press the button to access the main menu.3. Press the

37The chart below indicates the approximate numbers of pictures you can expect the camera to hold at different resolution and quality setting based on

38• Setting Exposure Compensation for PicturesYou can adjust the exposure compensation value (EV) within the range of –2EV to +2EV in order to compens

39• Changing the ISO SpeedThis function enables you to change the camera’s sensitivity to light by selecting different ISO values. ISO is a measure of

4Table of Contents1 Getting Started ...

40• Setting White Balance for PicturesSelecting the right type of white balance can help to make the colors of a subject appear more nat

41• Setting the SharpnessUse the sharpness setting to highlight or blend the edges of subjects in pictures.1. Press the mode button to se

42• Setting Light MeteringUse the light metering setting to ensure that the proper amount of light enters into the camera lens. 1. Press the mode b

43• Setting Self-timerYour camera is designed with a self-timer function which allows you to take pictures with the 2-second or 10-second bui

44• Zoom FeatureYour camera is designed with optical and digital zoom features that allows you to zoom in the central area of an image and

454 Recording Video Clips• Recording Video Clips Use the Video mode to record video clips with audio. 1. Press the mode button to set the camera mode

46• Setting Video Image SizeImage Size refers to the number of pixels in a digital video clip. Video clip quality depends on the file resolution that

47• Setting White Balance for Video ClipsSelecting the right type of white balance can help to make the color of a subject in the video

485 Managing Pictures and Video Clips • Reviewing PicturesReviewing Pictures in Full Screen1. Press the mode button to set the camera mode to

49• Playing the Video Clip1. Press the mode button to set the camera mode to . 2. Use the and button to select the video clip you want to play.

54 Recording Video Clips...45 • Reco

50• Running a Slide ShowThe slide show function enables you to view all picture and video clip files stored in the current memory repeate

51Slide Show Interval5. Press or button to select SETUP.6. Press to enter submenu.7. Press or button to select INTERVAL.8. Press or

52Slide Show Direction1. Press the mode button to set the camera mode to . 2. Press the button to access the main menu. 3. Press t

53• Deleting Picture(s) and Video Clip(s)1. Press the mode button to set the camera mode to . 2. Press the button. 3. Press the or

546 Print Setting• About PictBridgePictBridge is a new industry standard that allows you to print images directly from a PictBridge enable digital sti

55Cancelling Printing Press the button to cancel the print job. The printer will stop printing and eject the paper.Printing ErrorsOne of the followi

56List of Error MessagesPAPER IS EMPTY Paper cassette runs out of paper. PAPER IS NOT LOADED Paper is not loaded or incorrectly loaded. PAPER IS NOT E

57Selecting PictBridge Mode1. Press the mode button to set the camera mode to . 2. Press the button to access the main menu. 3. Press the

58Carmra/Printer ConnectionConnecting with the the USB cable. Plug USB cable into the port of your camera USB Series “A” plug connects to your printer

59Selecting Print Settings1. Press or button to select the print mode. THIS IMAGEALL IMAGESALL INDEXPICTBRIDGEPICTBRIDGE2. The following opt

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60Specifying the Number of CopiesPress the left or right button to specify the number of copies (from 1 to 99) you want to print for the selected imag

61Setting the Date Stamp On/Off1. Press the button to select “DATE STAMPING”. 2. Press the or button to select “DEFAULT”, “ON” or “O

62• About DPOF”DPOF” stands for “Digital Print Order Format”, which is a format for recording on a memory card or other medium which captured

63To print a single picture, press the left or right button to select the picture you want to print before the above operation. Press th

647 Using Memory Card• Using memory cardYour camera comes with built-in flash memory for storing pictures and video clips. You can expand th

65 IMPORTANT! • Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or removing a memory card. • Be sure to orient the card correctly when insert

66Inserting the SD Card1. Open the SD card door by pushing it outwards as illustrated. 2. Insert the SD card, ensuring the card is inserted correctl

67• Formatting MemoryFormatting a memory card erases all data stored on it, including protected data. 1. Press the mode button to set th

68• Copying Pictures and Video Clips to Memory Card This setting allows you to copy pictures, video clips stored in the internal memory to

698 Installing the Software onto a Computer• Installing the SoftwareFor Windows® Users: PC IMPORTANT!• Please backup all the necessary data be

71 Getting StartedDesigned to be the flagship for AFGAPHOTO digital cameras, this AFGAPHOTO digital camera has a 2.0 inch color LCD for viewing images

701. Before you begin, close all other software applications open on your computer. 2. Insert the CD supplied into the computer CD-ROM Dri

71• Software Included with Your CameraAFGAPHOTO Digital Camera Driver Plug & Play removable disk (For Windows® 98SE)Easy to use, just pl

72• Computer System RequirementsFor acceptable picture transfer and editing performance, we recommend the following minimum requirements;For Windo

73• Uninstalling AGFAPHOTO Driver (PC Only)For Windows® 98SE Users: PC NOTE: The following driver uninstall procedure is for Windows 98SE users onl

749 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer• Before you Transfer Pictures IMPORTANT! (For Windows® 98SE Only) Before you transfer your p

75• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips via USB CableFor Windows® Users: PC NOTE: 1. Connect the camera to a computer via the USB cable. 2. Doub

7610 Troubleshooting Problems• TroubleshootingThe troubleshooting guide is designed to help you. If problems continue, please contact customer supp

77PCFor Windows® and Macintosh Users: Symptom Problem SolutionI cannot activate my digital camera by pressing the button. Insufficient battery powe

78Symptom Problem SolutionRecorded pictures are not saved in memory. Camera powers off before the save operation is completed. OrRemoving the memo

7911 Getting Help• Customer CareMore information to the complete product range can be found under: www.plawa.com Service & Repair Hotline (Europe)

8• Camera Package ContentsWrist StarpPouchQuick Start Guide2 AA BatteryDC-630xThe CD-ROM includes DC-630x Digital Camera Driver (PC only)ArcSoft® Phot

8012 Appendix• Technical SpecificationsSensor • Sensor - 1/2.0 inch - 6.0 Megapixel CCDLens • Type: 5 groups, 5 elements • Focal Length: 6.48 mm

81File Format • Still Image -EXIF 2.2 compatible format (JPEG compression)• Video clip: AVI format: 320 x 240 (30fps), 640 x 480 ( 30fps)Power Supp

82• Capacity of SD CardResolution Quality 16 MB Internal Memory32 MB SD 64 MB SD2816 x 2112 Super Fine 4 17 34Fine 9 27 54Normal 16 45 912304 x 1728 S

83Resolution Quality 128MB SD256MB SD512MB SD1GB SD2816 x 2112 Super Fine 68 141 285 565Fine 109 225 453 989Normal 182 375 756 14962304 x 1728 Super F

84Recordable Video LengthSD Card Resolution Video Clips Length16 MB Internal Memory 640 x 480 0:00:0732 MB SD 640 x 480 0:00:2364 MB SD 640 x 480 0:00

85• Camera Default SettingsCamera Mode Description DefaultImage Resolution 2816 x 2112Compression Super fineISO Sensitivity AutoWhite Balance AutoSharp

86• Tips, Your Safety & MaintenanceYour Camera should only be operated within the following environmental conditions; • 32 - 104º Fahren

87NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the F

responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrica

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9• Installing and Removing the Battery1. Open the camera battery door by pushing it outwards as illustrated. 2. Insert the battery as shown. 3. Close