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. / Double / Burst 
Face Tracking: Off / On 
Photo Frame: 10 frames can be selected 
Beep: Off / On 
Menu 
Auto Review: Off / 1 sec. / 3 sec. / 5 sec. 
 
Rest of settings will not be controlled as below: 
y Quality: S.Fine y Highlight: Off 
y Metering: Multi y Sharpness: Normal 
y White balance: Auto y Effect: Off 
y ISO: Auto y  Date Stamp: Date & Time 
y Exposure: Auto y  Digital Zoom: Off 
Fixed setting 
(*) 
y AEB: Off y AF lamp: Auto 
y Shutter sound y File No. 
y Start-up sound y TV out 
y Power save y USB 
y Date & Time y Start-up image 
Utility setting 
(**) 
y Language   
(*)Fixed setting: Settings are fixed in Q mode. 
(**)Utility setting: Use the same setting as last mode used. 
  
						

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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 
 
 
 
 
 
Smaller 
 
Quality Values 
Compression Purpose 
 Super Fine 
Shoot higher quality images. 
 Fine  Shoot normal quality images. 
 Normal  Shoot for more images. Higher Quality 
 
Lower Quality 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

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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 wide-angle 
shot. 
[T]: zoom in for a telephoto shot. 
y  When the zoom button is 
pressed, the zoom bar appears 
on the LCD monitor. 
y  When the optical zoom (o) 
factor is at maximum, zooming 
stops temporarily.  Press the 
[T] again, the camera switches 
to the digital zoom (p) 
automatically and zooming 
continues. 
y  The digital zoom (p) will not 
activate in movie recording. 
   
Press shutter button to take a 
picture.  
 
 
y  Digital zoom works by enlarging the center portion of an image through a 
software interpolation process. 
y  The digital zoom is used to achieve magnification levels up to approx. 4 times. 
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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 
pressed, the flash icon (o) changes.
 Auto flash: 
 Flash fires automatically when 
shooting conditions require extra 
lighting. 
 Red-eye reduction:   
 Flash strobes to let the subject’s 
eyes adjust to the flash, then 
fires again to take the actual 
image. Your camera will detect 
the subject brightness and use 
the flash only when required.  
 
 Force on: 
    Flash fires every time you take a photo, regardless of lighting conditions.
 
 Slow sync: 
    Flash fires with a slow shutter speed. 
 
 Force off: 
    The flash never fires even in dark situation. 
   
Press shutter button to take a picture. 
 
 
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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 13). 
   
Press the macro button (n) 
enters the macro mode. 
y  The macro icon (o) displays in 
the LCD monitor. 
y  To leave the macro mode, 
press the macro button (n) 
again. 
 
 Pan Focus: 
    When Pan Focus is set, the 
camera focuses on every 
object. 
 
 Infinity: 
    When Infinity is set, the 
camera focuses on distant 
objects. 
   
Press shutter button to take a 
picture.  
 
 
 
 
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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 (
page 16).
y Use 
 or  to select [Drive 
mode] from the REC menu. 
   
Change the setting. 
y Press 
 or   to select a drive 
mode, then press the SET 
button.  
 Off: 
  Record a single image. 
 2 sec.:   
  The shutter release will be delay for 2 seconds. 
 
 10 sec.: 
    The shutter release will be delay for 10 seconds. 
 
 Double: 
 
 Record two images in a shot after pressing the shutter release button 10 
and 12 seconds. 
 
 Burst: 
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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 allows you to 
soften the background. 
   
Turn the power on, and set the 
camera to the Aperture Priority 
(
page 14). 
   
Adjust the aperture value by 
pressing 
 or  button. 
   
Press shutter button to take a 
picture.  
 
 
y  The larger the aperture value the smaller the lens opening, allowing less light to 
enter the camera. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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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 
  You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to achieve a particular effect. 
   
Turn the power on, and set the 
camera to the Manual Exposure 
(
page 14). 
 
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Use the SET button to switch 
between aperture value and 
shutter speed control.  Press 
or   to adjust the setting. 
   
Press shutter button to take a 
picture. 
y  Press the shutter button halfway, 
the difference between the 
standard exposure and the 
selected exposure appears in 
red.  
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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. 
y  Press the shutter button (n) to 
start recording. 
y  Using the zoom button (o) to 
adjust the image size. 
y  The White Balance is set and 
locked to the settings of the first 
frame  
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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 is full. 
Setting the Movie Size 
Movie Size and Frame Rate 
Icon Resolution Frame Rate 
 640 x 480 
 
320 x 240 
 640 x 480
 ( YouTube®) 30 frames/ sec. 
 
YouTube® Mode 
The YouTube® Mode allows you to record movies with predefined video settings for 
easy upload to the YouTube® website. 
   
YouTube® supports two file upload standards: 
y  Single File Uploader. The maximum movie file size is up to 100 MB. 
y  YouTube® Uploader. The maximum movie file size is up to 1 GB. 
Most uploaded movie length ranges within 5 minutes, although you can upload a 
maximum movie length of 10 minutes. 
   
Therefore when you record using the YouTube® mode, the following standards 
are followed: 
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