AGFA AP Microflex 100 User Manual

							Microflex 100
User manual  
						

							 
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Contents 
Disclaimer.......................................................................7 
Trademark Recognition ...............................................7 
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 
Compliance....................................................................7
 
Declaration of Conformity ..........................................8 
Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private 
Households in the European Union .........................9
 
Precautions..................................................................10 
1 General Introduction ............................ 12 
1.1 System Requirements .....................................12 
1.2 Features..............................................................12 
1.3 Accessories .......................................................13 
1.4 Camera View ......................................................14 
1.5 Adjusting the  LCD Display.............................15 
2 Getting Started ....................................... 16 
2.1 Inserting an SD Card .......................................16 
2.2 Loading the Battery.........................................17 
2.3 Charging the Battery .......................................19 
2.4 Using the Touchscreen.........................19 
2.4.1 Single touch..............................................19 
2.4.2 Slide...........................................................20 
2.4.3 Rotate ........................................................20 
2.5 Buttons & Functions .......................................21  
						

							 
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2.6 About LED Indicators......................................22 
2.7 Initial Settings Before Use .............................23 
2.7.1 Setting the Date and Time......................23 
3 LCD Display Information ..................... 24 
3.1 In Movie Clip Mode...........................................24 
3.2 In Voice Recording Mode ...............................26 
3.3 In DSC Mode......................................................27 
4 Using the Camera .................................. 29 
4.1 Recording a Movie Clip ...................................29 
4.2 Capturing a Still Image from a Movie ..........31 
4.3 Capturing a Still Image in Video Mode ........32 
4.4 Voice Recording...............................................33 
4.5 Movie Clip / Voice Clip Playback ..................34 
4.6 Taking / Playing Back Images.......................37 
4.6.1 Taking a Picture........................................37 
4.6.2 Playing Back Photos ................................38 
5 LCD Display Information ..................... 40 
5.1 Movie Clip Recording Mode ...........................40 
5.2 Voice Recording Mode....................................42 
5.3 DSC Playback Mode........................................43 
6 Menu Mode.............................................. 45 
6.1 Menu Options in Movie Clip Mode ...............45 
6.1.1 Movie Clip Resolution..............................45 
6.1.2 White Balance..........................................46  
						

							 
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6.1.3 Effect..........................................................47 
6.1.4 Metering ....................................................48 
6.1.5 Backlight....................................................49 
6.1.6 Night Mode ................................................50 
6.1.7 Motion Detection ......................................51 
6.1.8 EV Compensation ....................................52 
6.1.9 Multi Shot..................................................53 
6.2 Movie Clip / Voice Playback Menus .............54 
6.2.1 Delete........................................................54 
6.2.2 Protect .......................................................56 
6.3 Camera Mode Menu Options .........................57 
6.3.1 Still Image Resolution..............................57 
6.3.2 White Balance..........................................58 
6.3.3 Effect..........................................................59 
6.3.4 Metering ....................................................60 
6.3.5 Backlight....................................................61 
6.3.6 Night Mode ................................................62 
6.3.7 Self-timer................... .................................63 
6.3.8 Continuous Shot .......................................64 
6.3.9 EV Compensation ....................................65 
6.4 Playback Menus................................................66 
6.4.1 Delete........................................................66 
6.4.2 Protect .......................................................68 
6.4.3 Autoplay ....................................................69 
6.4.4 Rotate........................................................70 
6.4.5 DPOF.........................................................71  
						

							 
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6.5 Settings Menu...................................................73 
6.5.1 Information................................................73 
6.5.2 Date / Time................................................73 
6.5.3 Beep...........................................................74 
6.5.4 Default .......................................................75 
6.5.5 TV standard ..............................................76 
6.5.6 USB............................................................77 
6.5.7 Auto Power Off .........................................78 
6.5.8 Frequency.................................................79 
6.5.9 Language..................................................80 
6.5.10 Format.......................................................81 
6.5.11 File Number (Default: Series) .................82 
6.5.12 LCD Brightness........................................83 
6.5.13 Instant Review..........................................84 
6.5.14 Vo l u m e.......................................................85 
6.5.15 Start-up Logo ........................................... 86 
7 PC and TV Connection......................... 87 
7.1 Connecting to a Computer .............................87 
7.2 Connecting to a Standard TV ........................87 
7.3 Connecting to an HD TV.................................88 
8 Installing the Software......................... 89 
9 Editing Software.................................... 90 
10 Appendix................................................. 91 
10.1 Specifications ....................................................91  
						

							 
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10.2 Troubleshooting........................................93 
10.3 Customer Care............................................95 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

							 
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This manual is designed to assist you in using your new AgfaPhoto 
digital video camera. All information presented  is as accurate as 
possible but is subject to change without notice. 
 
Disclaimer 
This manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright. 
All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by 
any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior 
written permission of the manufacturer. © Copyright 2009 
 
Trademark Recognition 
Windows 98/2000/ME/XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft 
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Windows is 
an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operating 
System. YouTube is a brand of Google, Inc. and YouTube, LLC, 
Mountain View, California, US. All other companies or product names 
are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective 
companies. 
 
Federal Communications Commission 
(FCC) Compliance 
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits 
for a Class B digital device, 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 communications. However, there is no 
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. 
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
						

							 
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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: 
•     Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 
•     Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver. 
•     Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 
•     Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for 
   help.  
 
Warning: A shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet 
FCC emission limits and to prevent interference to radio and 
television reception. Use only a shielded cable to connect I/O 
devices to this equipment. Any changes or modifications not 
expressly approved by the manufacturer  may void your warranty 
and service agreement.  
 
Declaration of Conformity 
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. 
Operation is subject to the following conditions: 
•     This device may not cause harmful interference. 
•   This device must accept any interference received, including  interference that may cause undesired operation. 
  
						

							 
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Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in 
Private Households in the European 
Union 
 
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this 
product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. 
Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment 
by handing it in to a designated collection point for the recycling of 
waste electrical and electronic equipment.   
 
The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at 
the time of disposal will help to  conserve natural resources and 
ensure that it is recycled in a ma nner that protects human health and 
the environment. For more information about where you can drop off 
your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city 
office, your household waste dispos al service or the shop where you 
purchased the product. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

							 
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Precautions 
General precautions 
• Do not try to disassemble the product yourself, which may 
damage the product or cause electric shock. 
•  Keep the Digital Video Camera away from children and animals 
to prevent them from swallowing the battery or small 
accessories.  
•  Stop using the Digital Video Camera  if any kind of liquid or 
foreign object enters it. If th is happens, power off the Digital 
Video Camera and contact your dealer for help. 
•  Do not operate the Digital Video Camera with wet hands: this 
may cause electric shock.   
•  The Digital Video Camera may be damaged in a 
high-temperature environment. This  Digital Video Camera is 
designed for use in a temperature range of between 0°C and 
40°C (32°F and 104°F). 
•  Do not use or store the product in a dusty, dirty or sandy place 
or in an area that is close to air-conditioning or heaters.   
•  It is normal that the temperature of the Digital Video Camera 
body rises if it is in operation for a long period of time. 
•  Do not open the battery cover whilst an image is being 
recorded. Doing so will not only make storage of the current 
image impossible, but it may also corrupt other image data 
already stored.   
•  Before using this Digital Video Camera for important occasions 
(such as weddings or overseas trip s), be sure to test it in order 
to ensure proper operation.