AGFA AP DC2030m User Manual

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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 create the risk of electric shock when exposed. 
Maintenance and repairs should be carried out only by authorized service providers. 
•  Do not press the flash too close to the eyes of animals or young children. Eye damage may 
result. Please remain at least one meter away from infants when using flash. 
•  Keep the camera away from water and other liquids. Do not use the camera with wet hands. 
Never use the camera in the rain or snow. Moisture creates internal danger and may cause 
electric shock. 
•  Keep the camera and its accessories out of the reach of children and animals to prevent 
accidents or damage to the camera. 
•  If you notice smoke or a strange odor coming from the camera, turn the power off immediately. 
Take the camera to the nearest authorized service center for repair. Never attempt to repair 
the camera on your own. 
•  Use only the recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not expressly 
recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire, 
electrical shock or other hazards. 
 
Disclaimer 
We assume no responsibility over and above the provisions of the Product Liability Law for 
damages suffered by the user or third parties as a result of inappropriate handling of the product 
or its accessories, or by their operational failure and by their use. We reserve the right to make 
changes to this product and its accessories without prior notice. 
 
Warning!  
Never disconnect to open the camera or remove any parts of it. This will invalidate all guarantee 
claims. 
 
  
						

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Contents 
GETTING STARTED  1 
USING THIS MENU 1 
CONTENTS 2 
PARTS OF THE CAMERA 3 
INSERTING THE BATTERIES 5 
LOW BATTERY INDICATOR 5 
ABOUT BAT T E R Y  TYPE 5 
INSERTING THE MEMORY CARD 6 
ABOUT CAMERA MEMORY 7 
DCF PROTOCOL 7 
SETTING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE / DAT E  & 
TIME 7 
SETTING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE 7 
SETTING THE DAT E  & TIME 8 
USING THE LCD MONITOR 9 
REC MODE 9 
PLAYBACK MODE 10 
CHANGING THE LCD STAT U S 11 
BASIC OPERATION  12 
TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF 12 
POWER SAV I N G  FUNCTION 13 
CHANGING THE MODE 13 
SWITCHING BETWEEN REC MODE AND 
PLAYBACK MODE 13 
SELECTING THE REC MODE 14 
USING THE MENUS 16 
REC MENU 16 
SETUP MENU 17 
BASIC RECORDING  21 
RECORDING STILL IMAGES 21 
USING SMILE CAPTURE MODE 22 
TO ACTIVATE SMILE  CAPTURE 22 
USING INTELLIGENT SCENE MODE 23 
TO ACTIVATE INTELLIGENT SCENE 23 
USING BLINK DETECTION MODE 24 
TO ACTIVATE BLINK DETECTION 25 
USING THE Q MODE 26 
SETTING IMAGE SIZE AND QUALITY 27 
USING THE ZOOM FUNCTION 28 
USING THE FLASH 29 
USING THE MACRO 30 
USING THE SELF-TIMER & BURST 31 
USING THE APERTURE PRIORITY 32 
USING THE SHUTTER PRIORITY 33 
USING THE MANUAL EXPOSURE 33 
USING THE STA B I L I Z E R 34 
RECORDING MOVIE CLIPS 34 
SETTING THE MOVIE SIZE 35 
YOUTUBE® MODE 35 
RECORDING AUDIO CLIPS 36 
PLAYING BACK AUDIO CLIPS 36 
RECORDING A VOICE MEMO 37 
PLAYING BACK A VOICE MEMO 38 
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS  38 
SETTING THE METERING 38 
SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE 38 
SETTING THE ISO 40 
SETTING THE EXPOSURE 40 
SETTING THE AEB 40 
SETTING THE HIGHLIGHT 40 
SETTING THE SHARPNESS 41 
SETTING THE PHOTO EFFECT 41 
SETTING DAT E  STAM P 41 
SETTING FACE TRACKING 42 
SETTING PHOTO FRAME 42 
SETTING AF LAMP 42  
						

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PLAYBACK 43 
PLAYING BACK IMAGES 43 
PLAYING BACK MOVIE CLIPS 43 
MAGNIFYING & TRIMMING STILL IMAGES
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VIEWING IN THUMBNAIL 45 
PLAYING A SLIDE SHOW 45 
DELETING FILES 46 
DELETING A SINGLE FILE 46 
DELETING MULTIPLE FILES 47 
DELETING ALL FILES 48 
PROTECTING A SINGLE FILE 48 
PROTECTING ALL FILES 49 
PROTECTING MULTIPLE FILES 49 
EDITING IMAGES 50 
ROTATING STILL IMAGES 50 
CHANGING THE IMAGE SIZE 51 
CHANGING THE IMAGE WITH EFFECTS 51 
CHOOSING THE IMAGE WITH PHOTO 
FRAME 52 
COPYING THE FILES 53 
SETTING THE DPOF 54 
CHOOSING A STAR T U P IMAGE 55 
MAKING CONNECTIONS  56 
CONNECTING THE CAM E R A TO  A TV 56 
CONNECTING THE CAM E R A TO  A PC 57 
USING THE CARD READER 57 
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A 
COMPUTER WITH THE USB CABLE 57 
APPENDIX 58 
ABOUT THE FOLDER & FILE NAME 58 
FOLDER STRUCTURE 58 
FILE NAMING 59 
TROUBLESHOOTING 60 
SPECIFICATIONS 61 
CUSTOMER CARE 63 
COPYRIGHT 64 
TRADEMARK RECOGNITION 64 
DISPOSAL OF WASTE EQUIPMENT BY 
USERS IN PRIVATE HOUSEHOLDS IN THE 
EUROPEAN UNION 64 
FCC COMPLIANCE AND ADVISORY 64 
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 65  
						

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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 files. 
Making Connections 
This section tells you how to connect this camera to a computer or TV. 
Appendix 
This section describes the troubleshooting and the camera specification. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The meanings of the symbols used in this users manual are explained below: 
  This indicates cautions that should be read before using these 
functions. 
 
This indicates the useful information when using this camera. 
 This indicates the reference page. 
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AgfaPhoto DC-2030m  USB Cable  AV Cable   
 
 
 
Soft Case    Strap 2 x AA Batteries 
 
 
 
Software Installation 
CD-ROM Quick Guide 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
y  Actual accessories may be different. 
y  Note that the shape of the charger plug depends on the area where you 
purchased the camera. 
y  Do not swing the camera around by the strap. 
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Parts of the Camera 
1. Flash (page 29) 
2. Microphone 
3. Lens 
4. AF Lamp / Self-timer Lamp   
5. Zoom Button (page 28) 
y Thumbnail (
page 45) 
y Playback Zoom  
(
page 44) 
6. Playback Button 
 (
page 13) 
7. Operation Lamp   
8. Mode Button (
page 13) 
y  Delete Button (
page 46)
9. Menu Button (
page 16) 
10. LCD Monitor (
page 9) 
11. Flash Button (
page 29) 
12. SET/DISP Button 
 (
page 11) 
13. Macro Button (
page 30) 
 
 
  
						

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 14. Speaker 
15. Power Button (
page 12) 
16. Stabilizer 
17. Shutter Button   
(
page 21, 34) 
 18. USB/AV Terminal 
 (
page 20, 57)   
19. Strap Ring 
 20. Memory Card Slot Cover 
 (
page 6) 
21. Tripod Socket 
22. Battery Cover (
page 5)  
						

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Inserting the Batteries 
    
Open the battery cover. 
y  Slide the battery cover in the 
direction indicated by the 
arrow.   
    
Insert the batteries. 
y  Insert two AA-size batteries 
with the positive (+) and 
negative (-) poles matching 
the directions indicated 
inside the battery room. 
    
Close the battery cover.   
Low Battery Indicator 
A low battery indicator 
  appears on the LCD screen when the batteries are nearly 
exhausted. Batteries should be replaced promptly when the low battery indicator 
appears. 
About Battery Type 
After replacing the batteries, please check the Battery Type in the setup menu (
 
page 20). 
 
 
y  Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type dispose of used batteries 
according to the instructions. 
y  Be sure to turn off the camera power before insert or remove batteries. 
y  It is recommended to use the provided battery. For other compatible batteries, please 
refer to Battery types. (
page 20). Use of any other type battery is not recommended. 
y  Replace all batteries at the same time. Never mix old and new batteries. 
y  Remove batteries if you will not be using them for a long time. 
y  The camera body may feel warm after extended use. This is normal. 
y  The type of battery and the battery power level may cause the lens to be stuck up. 
Ensure you use the correct battery type and use a fully charged battery. 
 
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