AGFA AP OPTIMA 1 User Manual

							
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Playback Mode Screen Layout
The Playback mode display varies depending on the type of image being viewed. 
Playback mode display of still images:
21Face trackingIndicates face tracking is enabled.
22White balanceDisplays white balance settings.
23MeteringDisplays metering settings.
24SharpnessDisplays sharpness settings.
25QualityDisplays quality settings.
26ResolutionDisplays resolution settings.
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No.ItemDescription
1Playback modeIndicates playback mode.
2ProtectIndicates file is protected.
3Voice memoIndicates voice memo is attached.
4Button introIndicates the photos can be played with the Voice Memo 
setting.
5File no. / Total no.Indicates the file number and the number of files in the 
storage media.
6BatteryIndicates battery level.
7Storage mediaIndicates used storage memory.
8Recording 
informationDisplays recording information of the file.
9DPOFIndicates the file is marked for printing.
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Playback mode of videos: 
No.ItemDescription
1Playback modeIndicates playback mode.
2ProtectIndicates file is protected.
3Movie clipIndicates the file is a movie.
4Button introIndicates the button to press on the camera to play a movie.
5File no. / Total no.Indicates the file number and the number of files in the 
storage media.
6BatteryIndicates battery level.
7Storage mediaIndicates used storage memory.
8Recording informationDisplays recording information of the file.
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Playback mode of audio clips:
9Vo l u m eIndicates volume settings.
10Key indicatorIndicates the buttons to press on the camera to apply the 
functions.
11Played timeIndicates played time.
12Playing statusDisplays playing status.
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No.ItemDescription
1Playback modeIndicates playback mode.
2ProtectIndicates the file is protected.
3Button introIndicates the button to press on the camera to play audio file.
4File no. / Total no.Indicates the file number and the number of files in the 
storage media.
5BatteryIndicates battery level.
6Storage mediaIndicates used storage memory.
7Recording informationDisplays recording info rmation of the file.
8Vo l u m eIndicates volume settings.
9Key indicatorIndicates the buttons to pre ss on the camera to apply the 
functions.
10Played timeIndicates played time.
11Playing statusDisplays playing status. 
						

							
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Changing the LCD Monitor Display
The type of information displayed on the LCD screen can be changed using the   button. 
Press the   button repeatedly to change th e LCD display from one type to another. 
In Photo / Video Record Mode, the LCD displa y can be changed into any of the following:
•Basic
•Full 
•None
• Guideline
• Help screen
•   The OSD information may vary depending on the record mode type.
•   The following icons, if enabled, are  still displayed on the LCD even when OSD
    off or Guide lines on: AEB, Face tracking, Drive mode, and Macro.
•   Use the “Guide lines” to pr operly set image for capture.
In Playback mode, the LCD display can  be changed into any of the following:
•Basic
•Full 
•None
• Help screen
LCD display cannot be changed in the following situations:
•   Manual exposure mode
•   Recording movie or audio clips
•   Playing movie or audio clips
•   Playing slideshow
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Recording Photos, Videos and Voices
Taking Photos
Now that you are familiar with your camera, you are now ready to take your photos.
Taking photos with your camera is very simple. 1. Turn on the camera by pressing the  Power button.
2. Adjust the switch mode to  Photo Record.
3. Frame the shot on the LCD monitor. See illustration on  the right. 
4. Half press the  Shutter button. The camera 
automatically adjusts the  focus and exposure. When 
the camera is ready to take the photo, the frame 
bracket turns green, the shutter speed and aperture 
value are displayed.
5. Fully press the  Shutter button to capture image.
When the shake warning ic on   appears, hold the 
camera steadi ly, wi th your arms at your side or use a tripod 
to stabilize the camera to prevent blurred images.
Setting the Zoom Control 
Your camera features up to 5x optical zoom and up to 5x of digital zoom. Optical zoom is 
achieved by mechanically adjusting the lens. Wh ile digital zoom is activated through the menu 
settings. Please refer to “Setting the Digital  Zoom” on page 46 on how to setup digital zoom. 
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To adjusts the optical zoom:
1. Press the Zoom buttons to zoom in or zoom out an image.
2. The zoom indicator appe ars on the LCD monitor. 
To adjusts the digital zoom:
1. Activate digital zoom. See “Setti ng the Digital Zoom” on page 46. 
2. Push the zoom control up to optically zoom in an image to its maximum until it stops.
3. Release the zoom control.
4. Push the zoom control down to swit ch to digital zoom automaically.  
Digital zoom is not activated when recording movies.
Zoom control
Push down to zoom out. Push up to zoom in.
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Using Flash
When taking pictures in difficult lighting conditions, use the Flash button to get correct 
exposure. This function cannot be activated in  recording movies or continuous shooting.
To activate Flash:.•Press the Flash/Right  button on your camera 
repeatedly until your desired flash mode is displayed 
on the LCD monitor.
Your camera is equipped with five flash modes:
Auto. The flash fires 
automaticallywhenever extra lighting is 
needed.
Red-eye reduction.  The flash fires to 
reduce the red-eye effect. 
Forced on.  The flash fires whenever you 
press the shutter button regardless           
of lighting conditions.
Slow sync.  The flash fires with a slow 
shutter speed.
Forced off.  The flash is turned off.
•   Flash function is only available in shoot ing still images but not available in Burst and 
AEB modes.
•   Do not charge the flash while pressing  the zoom button. Charge the flash after 
releasing the zoom button if necessary.
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Setting the Focus Mode
This function allows users to define the type focus when recording a still image or a movie clip. 
To set the Focus mode•Press the Macro button repeatedly until the desired  focus mode icon is displayed on the 
lower left corner of the LCD monitor.
Your camera supports the four focus modes:
Normal.  With normal focus, the focus range starts 
from 0.8m. When the camera is set to Normal mode, 
there is no icon displayed on the screen.
 Macro.  This mode is designed for close-up       
        photography. If Macro is enabled, you can 
        capture the detail and sharpness of a very close 
        image by fixed focus.
 Pan Focus.  When Pan Focus is set, the camera
      focuses on every object.
 Infinity.  When Infinity is set, the camera focuses on distant objects.
Using the Function Menu
The Function Menu  is used to adjust capture settings in Record Mode. It contains My Mode, 
Resolution, Quality, EV Compensation, Whit e Balance, ISO, Metering, and Color Mode.
Press the  Fn button of your camera to launch the Function Menu.
Press the  Fn button again to close the menu. 
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