AGFA AP OPTIMA 3 User Manual

							
OPTIMA 3
User manual  
						

							
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This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate collection of electrical and electronic waste in the European countries. Please do not throw the equipment into the waste. Please recycle and dispose of properly.
Declaration of Conformity 
Model Name:  OPTIMA 3
Trade Name:  AgfaPhoto
Responsible Party: 
 plawa-feinwerktechnik GmbH & Co. KG
Address:  Bleichereistrasse 18, 73066 Uhingen, Germany
Customer Care Hotline: 
Germany: 0900 1000 042; 1,49€/ Min.
Europe: 00800 7529 2100
UK: +44 1908 488676,
Hong Kong: 852 3586 9168 
Conforms to the following Standards:
EMC:  EN 55022:1998/A1:2000/A2:2003 Class B
 EN 55024:1998/A1:2001/A2:2003 EN 61000-3-2:2000/A1:2001 EN 61000-3-3:1995/A1:2001
following the provision of the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC, 2004/108/EEC)
WARNING
Do not expose the camera battery pack or other accessories to rain or humidity to prevent fire 
hazard or electric shock.
For customers in the U.S.A.
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
For customers in Europe
"CE" mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection. "CE" marked cameras are intended for sales in Europe. 
						

							
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Camera notes:
Do not store or use the camera in the following environments:
• In the rain, and in humid or dusty environments.
•  In a place where the camera can be exposed 
directly to the sunlight or subject to high temperature, e.g. Inside a closed car in summer.
•  In a place where the camera is subject to a high 
magnetic field, e.g. near motors, transformers or magnets. 
Do not place the camera on a wet surface or places where dripping water or sand may come in contact with the camera.
If the camera will not be used for a long period of time, remove the battery and the memory card from the camera and store them in dry environment. 
If you carry the camera suddenly from a cold loca-tion to a warm place, moisture may condense inside the camera. It is suggested that you wait for a while before turning on the camera. 
The warranty does not cover any type of data loss or corruption.
Battery notes:
Incorrect use of the batteries may cause them to leak, become hot, ignite or burst. Always observe the following precautions. • 
Do not expose the batteries to water, and take  
particular care to keep the terminals dry.
•   Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a fire.
•  Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify 
the batteries. 
Keep the batteries out of reach of babies and small children.
In cold locations, battery performance deteriorates and battery life is significantly shortened. 
Memory card notes:
When using a new  memory card, be sure to format the card with your digital camera before using it.
Do not change or delete the folder names or file names in the memory card from your PC, the camera will not be able to display those edited files on the its LCD screen. To edit image data, copy the image data to the PC’s hard disk first.
The photos taken by this camera are stored in the auto-generated folder in SD card. Please do not store photos that are not taken by this model of camera, as this may make it impossible to recognize the picture when the camera is in playback mode.  
						

							
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BEFORE YOU START
Preface
Thank you for purchasing this AgfaPhoto digital camera. Please read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference.
Copyright
© Copyright 2010 plawa-feinwerktechnik GmbH & Co. KG All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval sys-tem, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form, by any means, without the prior written permission of plawa-feinwerktechnik GmbH & Co. KG.
Trademarks
All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identification purposes only and are properties of their respective owners.
Safety Information
Please read the following important information carefully before using the product.
• Do not take apart or attempt to service the 
camera yourself.
•  Do not drop or knock the camera. Improper han
-dling may damage the product.
•  Turn off the camera before inserting or removing 
the battery and memory card.
• Use only the type of battery that comes with the camera. Using other types of batteries may dam-age the camera and void the warranty.
• Do not touch the camera lens.
• 
Please not expose the camera to harsh environments such as moisture, or extreme temperatures, which may shorten the life of your camera or damage the batteries.
•  Do not operate or store the camera in dusty, dirty, or sandy environments. 
						

							
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• Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods.
•  Download all pictures and remove the batteries 
from the camera if you are going to store the camera for long periods of time.
•  Do not use abrasive cleansers, alcohol-based, or 
solvent-based cleaners to clean the camera. To clean, wipe the camera with a slightly damp soft cloth.
About This Manual
This manual provides you with instructions on how to use your AgfaPhoto digital camera. Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are accurate, however plawa-feinwerk-technik GmbH & Co. KG reserves the right to make changes without notice.
Symbols used in this manual
Throughout this manual, the following symbols are used to help you locate information quickly and easily:
Indicates the useful information to know.
Indicates precautions to be taken while operating the camera. 
						

							
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WARNING  ..................................................................i
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................................ii
BEFORE YOU START   ........................................1
Preface   ........................................................................\
............1
Copyright   .......................................................................1
Trademarks   ..................................................................1
Safety information   ............................................................1
About this manual   ............................................................2
Symbols used in this manual   .............................2
CONTENTS   ..............................................................3
GETTING READY   ..................................................7
Unpacking   ........................................................................\
.....7
Camera Views   .....................................................................8
Charging the Battery  .....................................................10
Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC  Card (Not included)   ........................................................11
Turning On and Off   .......................................................13
Using the Mode Button ...............................................14
Setting Date/Time and Language   ........................15
Setting the Date and Time   ...............................15
Setting the Language   .........................................16
About the LCD Screen   ................................................17
BASIC OPERATION   ..........................................18
Shooting in Auto Mode   ...............................................18
Using the Zoom Function   ..........................................18
Basic Functions Menu   .................................................19
Flash   ........................................................................\
.....19
Self-timer/Continuous Capture   ......................20
Macro Mode   ..............................................................20
Exposure Compensation  .....................................20
Advanced Functions Menu  .........................................21
WB (White Balance)   ..............................................22
ISO   ........................................................................\
..........22
CONTENTS 
						

							
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Quality  ........................................................................\
..23
Size   ........................................................................\
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Color   ........................................................................\
......24
USING THE MODES   .........................................25
LCD Screen Display   .......................................................25
Still Picture Mode Display   ..................................25
Video Shooting Mode Display   .........................27
Playback Mode Display   .......................................28
Auto Scene Mode (ASCN)   ..........................................29
Landscape   .................................................................29
Portrait   ........................................................................\
.29
Night Portrait   ...........................................................30
Backlit Portrait   ........................................................30
Night Landscape   ....................................................30
Macro   ........................................................................\
....30
Auto   ........................................................................\
......30
Panorama ........................................................................\
....30
Manual Scene Mode (SCN)   ........................................32
Sport   ........................................................................\
.....32
Indoor   ........................................................................\
...32                                               
Snow   ........................................................................\
.....33
Fireworks ....................................................................33
Museum   .......................................................................33
Night Landscape   ....................................................33
Children   .......................................................................33
Leaf   ........................................................................\
.......33
Sunset ........................................................................\
..33
Glass   ........................................................................\
.....33
Landscape   .................................................................33
Night Portrait   ...........................................................33
Face Detection   ................................................................35
Smile Detection   ...............................................................36
Blink Detection   ................................................................37
PLAYBACK ...........................................................38
Viewing Photos and Videos   .....................................38 
						

							
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Thumbnail View  ...............................................................39
Using Zoom on Playback (for still pictures only)  40
Using the Delete Button   ............................................41
USING THE MENUS   .........................................42
Still Picture Menu   ...........................................................42
AF Mode (Auto-Focus mode)   ..........................43
AF-Assist Beam ......................................................43
Continuous AF ..  .......................................................44
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) ..  ..........44
Continuous Shot   ....................................................45
Date Imprint   ..............................................................46
Quick Review   ............................................................46
Digital Zoom   .............................................................47
Slow Shutter   .............................................................47
Blink Detection   ........................................................48
OIS Stabilization  ......................................................48
Movie Menu ........................................................................\
49
Continuous AF ..  .......................................................50
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) ..  ..........50
Playback Menu   .................................................................51
Protect   ........................................................................\
.51
Delete   ........................................................................\
...52
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)   ................53
Trim ........................................................................\
........54
HDR-High Dynamic Range  ..................................54
Resize   ........................................................................\
..55
Rotate   ........................................................................\
..55
Red-eye Reduction  .................................................56
Display Setup   ...................................................................56
Slideshow   ...................................................................57
Wallpaper Settings   ...............................................57
Menu Wallpaper  .......................................................58
 Startup Screen  ........................................................58
Back To Default  .......................................................59
Setup Menu   .......................................................................60 
						

							
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Beep  ........................................................................\
......61
LCD Brightness   .......................................................61
Power Saver   .............................................................62
Zone   ........................................................................\
......62
Date/Time   ..................................................................63
Language   ...................................................................63
File and Software   ...........................................................63
Format Memory  ........................................................63
File Numbering   ........................................................64
Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to  memory card)   ...........................................................64
Reset Settings   ........................................................65
FW Version (Firmware version)   ......................65
Transmission  .......................................................66
Video System   ...................................................................66
Connecting to a PC   .......................................................67
Setting the USB Mode   ........................................67
Transferring Files to your PC   ..........................67
APPENDICES   .......................................................69
Specifications : OPTIMA 3    ........................................69
Error Messages   ...............................................................73
Troubleshooting   ..............................................................75
Customer Care  ..................................................................76 
						

							
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GETTING READY
Your package should contain the camera model you purchased along with th\
e following items. If anything is missing or appears to be damaged, please contact plawa-feinwerktechnik G\
mbH & Co. KG.
Unpacking
USB Cable
Wrist Strap
Battery chargerRechargeable Lithium-ion battery
CD-ROMWarranty Card