AGFA AP OPTIMA 1 User Manual

							
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Camera Buttons
Your camera is equipped with different buttons for ease of use.
Navigation Control
The 4-way  Navigation Control  and the SET button allows you to access the various menus 
available from the On Screen Display (OSD). Yo u can configure a wide range of settings to 
ensure maximum results from your photos and vi deos. Further functions of these buttons are as 
follows:
 
ButtonDescription
PowerPress to turn on/off the power.
ShutterPress to capture an image or start/stop recording video or audio clip.
Photo Record / 
Movie Record / 
Playback modeSwitch to Photo Record, Movie Record or Playback mode by using the 
switching button.
ZoomPush up or down the zoom control to change the zoom focus.
MenuPress to enter menu.
Function/ 
DeleteIn Record mode, press to enter function menu.
In Playback mode, press to delete an image, video or audio clip.
Flash Button
Focus Button SET Button
Face Tracking/
Rotate Button
Display ButtonSET
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ButtonUsage
SET1. Confirm a selection when using the OSD menus.
Flash/ Right
1. In Record mode, press to scroll through the flash mode options. (Auto, Anti Red-eye, Fill, Slow Sync and Off)
2. In Playback mode, press to view the next image, video or audio clip.
3. In Playback Video mode, press to fast forward video playback
4. In Menu, press to enter the subm enu or to navigate through the menu 
selections.
Macro/ Left
1. In Record mode, press to scroll through the focus mode options. 
(Macro, Pan Focus, Infinite, Normal)
2. In Playback mode, press to view the previous image, video or audio clip.
3. In playback video mode, press to Rewind video playback.
4. In Menu, press to exit a submenu or to navigate through the menu  selections.
Up/Face 
Tracking/
Rotate 
1. In Menu, press to navigate through  the menu and submenu selections. 
2. In Record mode, press to turn the face tracking function on and off.
3. In Playback Video/ Audio mode, press to Start/Pause video or audio  playback.
4. In Playback photo mode, press to rotate the image clockwise 90 degrees by  each press of the button. This feature  is applicable for still images only.
Display/Down
1. The LCD display can be changed into 5 different types such as Basic, Full, 
None, Guideline and Help screen.
2. In Menu, press to navigate through  the menu and submenu selections. 
3. In Playback Video/ Audio mode, press to stop video/audio playback. 
						

							
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Camera Memory
Internal memory
Your camera is equipped with 32MB of internal memory. If there is no memory card inserted in 
the memory card slot, all images, videos and audio clips recorded are automatically stored in the 
internal memory. 
External storage
Your camera supports SD cards of up to 4GB  in size. It also supports SDHC cards with a 
maximum capacity of 32GB. If there is a storage card inserted in the memory slot, the camera 
automatically saves all images, videos and audio clips in the external storage card. The 
 
icon indicates the came ra is using SD card.
Not all cards may be compatible with  your camera. When purchasing a card, 
please check the cards specificat ions and take the camera with you.Warning 
						

							
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Getting Started
Attaching the Wrist Strap
Follow these instructions to attach the wrist strap to your 
camera to facilitate easy carrying:1. Insert the short loop of the strap in the strap eyelet.
2. Thread the larger loop of th e strap though the short loop 
and pull tight to attach  the strap to the camera.
Inserting the Battery
Follow these instructions to insert the batter y into the battery compartment. Please read 
Battery Information” on page v before inserting/removing the battery.
1. Make sure the power is off before inserting the battery.
2.  Open the battery compartment at  the bottom of the camera. 
3. Insert the battery into the compartment with the terminal  facing inside the camera. 
						

							
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4. Close the battery compartment.
Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card
Expand your camera’s storage by using SD or SDHC 
memory cards.
1. Open the SD card compartment at the bottom of the  camera.
2. Insert the SD/SDHC card into the memory card slot  with the metallic part facing the front side of the 
camera.
3. Push the SD/SDHC card into the memory slot until it  clicks into place.
4. Close the SD card compartment.
To remove the SD/SDHC card
1. Open the battery compartment.
2. Gently push the card until it pops out.
3. Pull out the card carefully. 
						

							
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Charging the Battery
The battery that comes along with your package is not charged. 
You need to charge the battery before using the camera. 
1. Insert the battery into the battery charger as shown.
2. Connect the battery charger to the adaptor.
3. Plug the adaptor to the main outlet.
Please charge the battery at least 2.5 hours or more 
recommended in the first time.
Turning the Power On and Off
Press  POWER  to turn on/off the camera.
When turning on the camera, it may  act depending on the switched mode:
• When the camera is switched to be Movie or Photo Record mode and you turn on the  camera, the start-up image displays briefly  and the start-up sound plays if enabled. 
The zoom lens extends as well.
• When the camera is switched to be Playback mo de and you turn on the camera, it will enter 
Playback mode directly and th e zoom lens will not extend.
See Modes” on page 11 to know more about Record and Playback mode.
Initial Settings
When you turn on your camera fo r the first time, you will be asked to do the initial settings of 
your camera. 
When you turn the Power button  on, the Language Menu is displayed on the LCD screen for you 
to setup the display language. 
Setting the Language
1. Press  ,  ,   or   to move through the selection.
2. Select a language, then press SET to apply.
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Setting the Date & Time
1. Press   or   to move through the selection.
2. Press the   or   keys to change the value for the date and time. 
3. Press SET to apply. 
4. If necessary, press   to close the menu. 
Now, you are ready to start taking photos and videos.
Holding down the   or  keys  to change the values continuously.
Modes
Your camera has three modes: 
Photo Record mode • Set to Photo Record mode to capt ure images and record audio clips. 
• Record mode can be further set to mode op tions like auto and scene selection modes. 
See Selecting the Photo Reco rd mode options below. 
Movie Record mode• Set to Movie Record mode to record videos. 
Playback mode • Set your camera to Playback mode to view  and edit captured images and playback videos 
and audio clips. You can also attach voice memo to images in this mode.
Switching Between Modes
Adjust the Mode switch to switch among Ph oto Record, Video Record, and Playback mode.
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Selecting the Photo Record mode options
Maximize the quality and ease of use of your camera by using the different mode options. The 
mode options allow you to capture images with  preset settings according to scene conditions. 
1. Set the camera to Photo Record mode.
2. Press   to launch Record Mode Menu.
3. Select  Record Mode , then press   to enter 
submenu.
4. Select a mode.
5. Press the  SET button to apply selected mode. 
•   For more information, see Using the Record Menu” on page 30.
•   Use the 4-way navigation control to move through the menu selections.
OFF
OFF
Record Mode
Drive Mode
AEB
AF Area
Sharpness
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Using the LCD Monitor 
The high resolution 2.7” LCD monitor shows all important information regarding camera settings 
as well as the visual image of your photo or vi deo. The display on the LCD monitor is called the 
On Screen Display or OSD.
LCD Monitor Layout
The following illustrations show the LCD mo nitor layout and icon descriptions.   
Record Mode Screen Layout
No.ItemDescription
1Record ModeIndicates the current mode. 
2FlashIndicates flash settings. 
3Self-timer / BurstIndicates drive mode settings.
4Zoom indicatorDisplays zoom.
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5Shots remainingIndicates the remaining shots available.
6BatteryIndicates battery level.
7Storage mediaIndicates current storage media in use.
8Date stampIndicates date stamp is enabled.
9AEBIndicates AEB function is enabled
10StabilizerIndicates stabilizer function is enabled.
11SaturationDisplays saturation settings.
12ContrastDisplays contrast settings.
13HistogramGraphic display of Brightness.
14ISODisplays ISO settings.
15Focus areaIndicates Focus area is selected.
16Shutter speedDisplays shutter speed settings.
17Aperture valueDisplays aperture settings.
18Shake warningLong period exposure shaking warning/ Long period 
exposure warning icon/ Camera shaking warning icon.
19MacroIndicates macro is enabled.
20ExposureDisplays exposure settings.
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