AgfaPhoto DC-1030i User manual

Thank you for purchasing this DC-1030i digital camera. Please read these operating

instructions carefully in order to use the product correctly. Keep the instructions in a safe

place after reading so that you can refer to them later.

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 try to open the camera or to take it apart. This will invalidate all guarantee

claims.

Using your batteries

For best performance and prolonged battery life, we recommend the use of AA lithium or

rechargeable NiMH batteries.

Extending battery life

The following functions use up a great deal of battery power and should therefore only be

used occasionally:

•Excessive use of flash

•Editing images on the camera display

•Using the camera display as a view finder

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 may work again at room temperature

Precautions

yBefore using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the safety

precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated

correctly.

yDo not aim the camera directly into the sun or other intense light sources which

could damage your eyesight.

yDo 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.

yDo not fire the flash too close to the eyes of animals or people, especially for

young children. Eye damage may result. In particular, remain at least one meter

away from infants when using flash.

yKeep 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 the

danger of electric shock.

yKeep the camera and its accessories out of the reach of children and animals to

prevent accidents or damage to the camera.

yIf 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.

yUse 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.

iii

FCC Compliance and Advisory

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 unsatisfactory operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B peripheral, pursuant

to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in

a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try

to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.

yReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

yIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.

yConnect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

yConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could

void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. When shielded interface cables have been

provided with the product or when specified additional components or accessories have elsewhere

been designated to be used with the installation of the product, they must be used in order to ensure

compliance with FCC regulations.

Contents

GETTING STARTED 1

USING THIS MENU 1

SCOPE OF DELIVERY 2

ATTACHING THE WRIST STRAP 2

PARTS OF THE CAMERA 3

INSERTING THE BATTERIES 5

LOW BATTERY INDICATOR 5

ABOUT BATTERY TYPE 5

INSERTING THE MEMORY CARD 6

ABOUT CAMERA MEMORY 6

DCF PROTOCOL 6

SETTING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE /DATE &

TIME 7

SETTING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE 7

SETTING THE DATE &TIME 8

USING THE LCD MONITOR 9

REC MODE 9

PLAYBACK MODE 10

CHANGING THE LCD STATUS 11

BASIC OPERATION 12

TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF 12

POWER SAVING FUNCTION 12

CHANGING THE MODE 13

SWITCHING BETWEEN REC MODE AND

PLAYBACK MODE 13

SELECTING THE REC MODE 13

SELECTING THE ASM MODE 14

USING THE MENUS 15

REC MENU 15

SETUP MENU 16

BASIC RECORDING 19

RECORDING STILL IMAGES 19

USING THE QMODE 20

SETTING IMAGE SIZE AND QUALITY 21

USING THE ZOOM FUNCTION 22

USING THE FLASH 23

USING THE MACRO 24

USING THE SELF-TIMER &BURST 25

USING THE APERTURE PRIORITY 26

USING THE SHUTTER PRIORITY 26

USING THE MANUAL EXPOSURE 27

RECORDING MOVIE CLIPS 28

SETTING THE MOVIE SIZE 28

RECORDING AUDIO CLIPS 29

PLAYING BACK AUDIO CLIPS 29

RECORDING A VOICE MEMO 30

PLAYING BACK A VOICE MEMO 30

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 31

SETTING THE METERING 31

SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE 31

SETTING THE ISO 32

SETTING THE EXPOSURE 32

SETTING THE AEB 32

SETTING THE HIGHLIGHT 32

SETTING THE SHARPNESS 33

SETTING THE PHOTO EFFECT 33

SETTING DATE STAMP 33

PLAYBACK 34

PLAYING BACK IMAGES 34

PLAYING BACK MOVIE CLIPS 34

MAGNIFYING &TRIMMING STILL IMAGES 35

VIEWING IN THUMBNAIL 36

PLAYING A SLIDE SHOW 36

DELETING FILES 37

DELETING A SINGLE FILE 37

DELETING MULTIPLE FILES 38

DELETING ALL FILES 38

PROTECTING A SINGLE FILE 39

PROTECTING ALL FILES 39

PROTECTING MULTIPLE FILES 40

EDITING IMAGES 41

ROTATING STILL IMAGES 41

CHANGING THE IMAGE SIZE 41

CHANGING THE IMAGE WITH EFFECTS 42

COPYING THE FILES 42

SETTING THE DPOF 43

CHOOSING A STARTUP IMAGE 44

MAKING CONNECTIONS 45

CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A TV 45

CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A PC 46

USING THE CARD READER 46

CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER

WITH THE USB CABLE 46

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 47

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 47

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE 48

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE DRIVER 49

INSTALLING ULEAD PHOTO EXPLORER 8SE

BASIC 49

INSTALLING VIDEOSTUDIO 7SE VCD 50

USING THE SOFTWARE 50

APPENDIX 51

ABOUT THE FOLDER &FILE NAME 51

FOLDER STRUCTURE 51

FILE NAMING 51

TROUBLESHOOTING 52

SPECIFICATIONS 53

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.

Software Installation

This section tells you how to install the software that comes in CD-ROM.

Appendix

This section describes the troubleshooting and the camera specification.

The meanings of the symbols used in this user's 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.

Scope of delivery

Camera USB cable AV cable

Pouch Hand strap

2 x AA batteries

Software installation

CD-ROM User’s Manual

Attaching the Wrist Strap

Attach the wrist strap to your camera as shown.

yDo not swing the camera around by the strap.

Parts of the Camera

1. Flash ( page 23)

2. Self-timer Lamp

3. Lens

4. Microphone

5. LCD Monitor ( page 9)

6. Operation Lamp

7. Zoom Button ( page 22)

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