AGFA AP DC2030m User Manual

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Inserting the Memory Card 
Expand your camera’s storage by using SD or SDHC memory cards. 
    
Open the SD Card cover. 
y  Slide the battery cover in the 
direction indicated by the 
arrow. 
    
Insert the card. 
y  Insert the card with the label 
facing up and the arrow 
pointing in. 
 
y  To remove the card, gently press on the edge of the card and release it. Pull the 
card out and close the SD Card cover. 
 
    
Close the SD Card cover. 
 
 
 
y  It may cause damage to the...

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About Camera Memory 
This camera is equipped with internal memory. If the memory card is not inserted in the 
camera, all images and movie clips recorded by the camera will be stored in the internal 
memory. If the memory card is inserted, images and movie clips are stored on the 
memory card. 
DCF Protocol 
The DCF protocol defines the format for image file data as well as the directory structure 
for the memory card. Images that are taken by a DCF camera can be viewed on...

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Setting the Date & Time 
    
Turn the power on, and set the 
camera to the Setup Menu 
(
page 17). 
   
Select [
 Date & Time]. 
y Press 
 or  to select 
[Date & Time] then press 
or the SET button to launch 
the submenu.  
    
Set date and time. 
y Press 
 or   to change the value of the cursor located. Press  or 
  to move the cursor between settings. 
 
 
y Holding down 
 or   changes the values continuously. 
y  For date stamp setting (
page 41). 
    
Apply the setting. 
y...

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Using the LCD Monitor 
The LCD monitor is used to compose images while recording, adjust settings and replay 
images. The following indicators may appear on the LCD monitor while recording or 
playing back images. 
REC mode 
1 
Recording mode (page 13) 14 
Shutter speed (page 21) 
2 
Flash (
page 29) 15 
Shake warning (page 21) 
3 
Macro (
page 30) 16 
Aperture value (page 21) 
4 
Self-timer / Burst (
page 31) 17 
Face tracking (page 42 ) 
5 
Zoom indicator (
page 28) 18...

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PLAYBACK mode 
 1 
Playback mode (page 13) 7 
Recording info (page 11) 
 2 
Protect (
page 48) 8 Histogram 
 3 
Voice memo (
page 37) 9 Captured date & time 
 4 File number / Total 10 
Voice memo control (
page 37) 
 5 
Battery (
page 5) 11  
DPOF (page 54) 
 6 Storage media 12 
Resolution (
page 27) 
 
 
y  Some information may not display correctly if you display images captured by 
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Changing the LCD Status 
Press the SET/DISP button changes the LCD status as shown below: 
„ REC mode  
(A) OSD on          (B) Full OSD          (C) Guide line        (D) OSD off 
 
 
y  Use the “Guide line” to compose images easily before shooting images. 
„ PLAYBACK mode  
(A) OSD on                   (B) Full OSD                  (D) OSD off 
 
 
 
y  You cannot change the LCD status in the following situation: 
。 Manual exposure 
。 Recording movie clips or audio files 
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Basic Operation 
  Turning the Power On and Off 
   
Press the POWER button (n) to turn on 
the camera in the REC mode. 
y  The power turns on, the lens extends 
and the LED lights in green. 
 
Press the PLAYBACK button (o) to turn 
on the camera in the PLAYBACK mode. 
y  The power turns on, and an image 
displays on the LCD monitor (p). 
    
Press the POWER button (n) again to turn the power off. 
y  The power turns off, the lens retracts and the LED turns off. 
 
 
y  You can...

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Power Saving Function 
For saving the battery power, the LCD monitor automatically turns off 1 minute after the 
last control accessed (factory-preset setting). Press any button other than the power 
button to turn on the LCD monitor. You can change the power save setting in Setup 
menu (
page 19). 
 
After the power saving function has been active for 1 minute, the power will turn off 
completely. Press the POWER (n) or the PLAYBACK (o) button to restore the power. 
 
The power...

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Selecting the REC mode 
    
Set the camera to the REC mode 
(
page 13). 
   
Launch the mode palette. 
y Press the MODE button (o) to 
show the scene mode palette.  
    
Select a mode. 
y  Use the four-way control to select a desired mode and press the SET 
button to confirm the setting. 
 
Display Title Description 
 Program  The camera makes settings suitable for the shooting conditions. 
 Movie  For recording movie clips. 
 Voice REC  For recording audio. 
 Q Mode  Allows...

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Display Title Description 
 Snow  Used for the beach or snow scenes. 
 Sports  Used to take still pictures in high speed motions. 
 Party  Used for the wedding or indoor parties. 
 Candlelight  To capture the warmth effects of candle light. 
 Night 
Portrait Use to take portrait pictures when the background is darker. 
 Soft Skin  Enhance the tone of skin so that the facial skin appears smooth. 
 Soft Flowing 
Water Can take pictures with effects as smooth as silk. 
 Food...