AGFA AP DC833m User Manual

							DC-833m
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 instruc\
tions 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 on ly 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 t he 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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Using your batteries 
For best performance and prolonged battery life, we recommend the use of AA lithium or 
rechargeable Ni-MH 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 
 
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.   
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

							
 
 
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Contents 
   
PRECAUTIONS I 
GETTING STARTED  1 
USING THIS MENU 1 
SCOPE OF DELIVERY 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 6 
DCF PROTOCOL 6 
SETTING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE / DAT E  & 
TIME 7 
SETTING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE 7 
SETTING THE DAT E  & TIME 7 
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 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 17 
BASIC RECORDING  20 
RECORDING STILL IMAGES 20 
USING THE Q MODE 21 
SETTING IMAGE SIZE AND QUALITY 22 
USING THE ZOOM FUNCTION 23 
USING THE FLASH 24 
USING THE MACRO 25 
USING THE SELF-TIMER & BURST 26 
USING THE APERTURE PRIORITY 27 
USING THE SHUTTER PRIORITY 27 
USING THE MANUAL EXPOSURE 28 
RECORDING MOVIE CLIPS 29 
SETTING THE MOVIE SIZE 29 
RECORDING AUDIO CLIPS 30 
PLAYING BACK AUDIO CLIPS 30 
RECORDING A VOICE MEMO 31 
PLAYING BACK A VOICE MEMO 31 
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS  32 
SETTING THE METERING 32 
SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE 32 
SETTING THE ISO 33 
SETTING THE EXPOSURE 33 
SETTING THE AEB 33 
SETTING THE HIGHLIGHT 33 
SETTING THE SHARPNESS 34 
SETTING THE PHOTO EDIT 34 
SETTING DAT E  STAM P 34 
SETTING STABILIZER 35 
SETTING FACE TRACKING 35 
SETTING PHOTO FRAME 35 
PLAYBACK 36 
PLAYING BACK IMAGES 36 
PLAYING BACK MOVIE CLIPS 36 
MAGNIFYING & TRIMMING STILL IMAGES
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VIEWING IN THUMBNAIL 38 
PLAYING A SLIDE SHOW 38 
DELETING FILES 39  
						

							
 
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DELETING A SINGLE FILE 39 
DELETING MULTIPLE FILES 40 
DELETING ALL FILES 40 
PROTECTING A SINGLE FILE 41 
PROTECTING ALL FILES 41 
PROTECTING MULTIPLE FILES 42 
EDITING IMAGES 43 
 
ROTATING STILL IMAGES 43 
CHANGING THE IMAGE SIZE 43 
CHANGING THE IMAGE WITH EFFECTS 44 
CHOOSING THE IMAGE WITH PHOTO 
FRAME 44 
COPYING THE FILES 45 
SETTING THE DPOF 46 
CHOOSING A STAR T U P IMAGE 47 
MAKING CONNECTIONS  48 
CONNECTING THE CAM E R A TO  A TV 48 
CONNECTING THE CAM E R A TO  A PC 49 
USING THE CARD READER 49 
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A 
COMPUTER WITH THE USB CABLE 49 
APPENDIX 50 
ABOUT THE FOLDER & FILE NAME 50 
FOLDER STRUCTURE 50 
FILE NAMING 50 
TROUBLESHOOTING 51 
SPECIFICATIONS 52 
FUNCTION AVAI L AB L E  LIST 53 
CUSTOMER CARE  59  
						

							
 
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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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Scope of delivery 
 
 
 
AgfaPhoto DC-833m  USB Cable  AV Cable   
 
 
 
Soft Case    Strap  2 x AA Batteries 
 
   
Software Installation  CD-ROM  Quick Start Guide   
   
   
 
 
 
 
  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 24) 
2. Microphone 
3. Lens   
4. Self-timer Lamp   
5. Zoom Button (page 23) 
y  Thumbnail (
page 38) 
y  Playback Zoom  
(
page 37) 
6. Playback Button   
(
page 13) 
7. Menu Button (
page 15) 
8. Operation Lamp 
9. Mode Button (
page 13) 
10. ASM Button (
page 14) 
y   Delete Button (
page 39)
11. LCD Monitor (
page 9) 
12. SET/DISP Button 
(
page 11) 
13. Flash Button (
page 24) 
14. Macro Button (
page 25) 
 
  
						

							
 
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  15. Strap Ring 
16. Shutter Button 
 (
page 20, 29) 
17. Power Button (
page 12) 
18. Speaker 
  19. USB/AV Terminal 
 (
page 19, 49)   
 
20. Battery Cover (
page 5) 
21. Tripod Socket  
						

							
 
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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. 
 
 
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 19). 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. 
About Battery Type 
After replacing the batteries, please check the Battery Type in the setup menu (
 
page 19). 
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