AGFA AP DC2030m User Manual

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Using the Q mode 
The Q mode provides a simplified camera 
interface. Larger icons and fewer controls 
make it easier to take pictures anytime, 
especially for the beginners and elder 
users. 
 
 
You can use only the basic settings in the Q 
mode: 
Flash: Auto / Red eye / Force on / Slow sync / Force off 
Macro: Off / On 
SET/DISP: OSD on / Guide line / OSD off 
Button 
Stabilizer: Off / On 
Resolution: 12M / 3:2 / 16:9 / 8M / 4M / 2M / VGA 
Drive Mode: Off / 2 sec. / 10 sec. /...

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Setting Image Size and Quality 
You can select lower image resolution and quality to decrease the image size to capture 
more images. Choose a suitable setting according to the desired image quality and 
purpose. For details, see page 16. 
 
Resolution Values 
Image Size Print Size 
 4000 x 3000  Printing larger than A4-size. 
 4000 x 2664  
 4000 x 2248  
 3264 x 2448  
 2272x 1704  
 1600 x 1200  
 640 x 480 Printing to postcards or attaching to e-mail. Larger...

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Using the Zoom Function 
Your camera has a combination of optical and digital zoom functions that allows you to 
zoom in on far away subjects or zoom out for a wide angle shot. 
 
The optical zoom is achieved by mechanically adjusting the lens of the camera. The 
digital zoom enlarges or shrinks the image using a software process. 
 
   
Select the zoom setting, and 
point the camera at the subject. 
   
Press the zoom button (n) to 
compose the image. 
[W]: zoom out for a...

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Using the Flash 
The flash is not only for taking pictures when there is insufficient light, but also when the 
subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. Press the flash button to cycle your camera 
through the various flash modes. The flash will not activate when continuous shooting or 
movie recording. 
   
Turn the power on, and set the camera 
to the REC mode (
page 13). 
   
Press the flash button (n) to change 
the flash mode. 
y  Each time the flash button is...

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y  The flash charging time may increase when the battery is low. 
y  The available flash settings are limited depending on the REC mode you selected 
 
Using the Macro 
Your camera is equipped with a macro function that allows you to focus on very close 
subjects. In macro mode you can focus on subjects 10 cm from the lens when in the 
maximum wide angle setting and 40 cm in the maximum telephoto setting. 
   
Turn the power on, and set the 
camera to the REC mode 
(
page...

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y  Distances referred to measure the distance between the camera lens surface 
and the subject. 
y  The available macro settings are limited depending on the REC mode you 
selected.  
 
Using the Self-timer & Burst 
Use the self-timer to set a delay from the time the shutter button is pressed to the time 
the image is shot. Use the burst to record continuous still images shooting. 
   
Turn the power on, and set the 
camera to the REC mode 
(
page 13). 
   
Open the REC menu...

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 Keep pressing the shutter button fully to take continuous shooting.   
Release the shutter button to stop shooting. 
   
Press shutter button to take a picture. 
 
 
y  When using the self-timer function, be sure to use a tripod or place the digital 
camera on a level, stable surface. 
Using the Aperture Priority 
In this mode, you can set an aperture value to match the brightness. A higher aperture 
value brings the background out of focus. Selecting a lower aperture value...

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Using the Shutter Priority 
In this mode, you can set a shutter speed to match the brightness. Faster shutter speeds 
allow you to take a sharp picture of a moving subject while slower speeds create a trail 
effect and allow you to shoot without a flash in dark areas. 
   
Turn the power on, and set the 
camera to the Shutter Priority 
(
page 13). 
   
Adjust the shutter speed by 
pressing 
 or  button. 
   
Press shutter button to take a 
picture.  
 
Using the Manual Exposure...

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Using the Stabilizer 
With more sensibility and faster shutter speed to bright up the pictures, effectively 
prevent blur image caused by hand shack or target movement. 
 
    
 
Recording Movie Clips 
   
Turn the power on, and set the 
camera to the Movie mode 
(
page 13). 
   
Compose the subject on the 
monitor. 
y  Aim the focus area (q) to the 
subject that you want to take. 
y  The LCD monitor displays the 
available recording time (p). 
   
Start recording. 
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Finish recording. 
y  Press the shutter again to end recording. 
y  The camera will stop recording automatically when the memory capacity 
has been reached. 
 
 
 
y  Sound cannot be recorded while pressing the zoom button.. 
y  The digital zoom cannot be used in Movie mode. 
y  When the maximum capacity for a single video has been reached, simple press 
the shutter button again to continue recording. The camera will automatically stop 
recording when the memory capacity...