AGFA APDV1005 User Manual

							 
 11  LED light 
button l In Camcorder and Camera modes, 
press the button to turn on/ off the 
increase light.  Flash 
button l In Camera modes, press the button 
to switch between the flash modes.  SD card 
cover latch l Slide the latch to open the SD card 
cover when you insert/remove the 
SD card.  Battery 
cover latch l Slide the latch to open the battery 
card cover when you insert/remove 
the battery.  
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 12 1.4.9 About the LEDs 
The following table describes the camcorder LEDs: 
 
LED Color Definition Green Power-on Green/ Red 
Blinking  Recording Power / 
Rec./ 
Camcorder 
Status 
Red Camcorder busy Red Blinking Self-timer is activated. Self-timer Red Blinking 
Rapidly 2 seconds self-timer 
remaining.  
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 132 Getting started Read this section to learn how to start using the camcorder. This 
section covers basic functions such as switching on, inserting the 
battery and memory cards, and configuring preliminary settings. 
See later chapters for advanced functions. 
2.1 Inserting an SD card 
An SD card can be installed in the camcorder to provide additional 
storage space for still images, video clips, or other files. 
1. Open the LCD screen cover and move the SD card cover 
latch in the direction of the arrow to open the SD card 
compartment cover.  
2. Insert an SD card, making sure the contacts are facing 
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3. Close the SD card compartment cover.  
 
 
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 15 2.2 Inserting the batteries 
This camcorder is designed to use a rechargeable Li-ion battery. 
Only use the batteries supplied or similar batteries recommended 
by the manufacturer or your dealer.  
1. Slide the battery cover latch as shown and then the 
battery cover opens automatically.  
2. Insert the battery as shown.  l Note: 
Install the battery exactly as described here. Installing the 
battery incorrectly could cause damage to the camcorder and 
possibly start a fire. 
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 16 3. Close the battery cover as shown.  
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 17 2.3 Charging the battery 
You can charge the battery with the charging unit provided. Follow 
the below steps to charge your battery. 
1. Insert the Li-ion battery into the charging bay. Connect 
one end of the power cord to the charging unit and then 
plug the other end to the wall outlet as shown. 
2. The red LED will light up for proper charging. 
3. After full charge, the LED turns to green. 
4. It takes about 290 minutes to achieve full charge. Actual 
charging time depends on current battery capacity and 
charging conditions.  
2.4 Turning on/ off the camcorder 
Press and hold the power button to turn the camcorder on/off. 
2.5 Changing modes 
The camcorder can operate in three modes, 
Camcorder, Camera, and SET. Move the mode 
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 18 2.6 Before you start 
Before you start using the camcorder, some basic settings such as 
date and time, languages and beep function need to be configured.  
2.6.1 Setting the date and time 
1. Turn on the camcorder, and move the mode dial to SET. 
Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to 
highlight Date / Time. Press the center joystick button to 
confirm.  
2. Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to 
highlight each field.  
3. Adjust each value by moving the joystick up, down, or 
tap the / . Press the center joystick button or 
tap  to save your changes and leave the Date/ 
Time menu. 
4. Press the Enter button to exit the menu. 
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 19 2.6.2 Setting the language 
1. Turn on the camcorder, and move the mode dial to SET. 
Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to 
highlight Language. Press the center joystick button to 
enter the Language menu.  
2. Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to select 
the following languages: English, Japanese, French, 
Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Simplified Chinese, 
Traditional Chinese, Korean, Turkish, German, Russian, 
and Arabic. Move the joystick up and down or tap / to go to the previous/next page. After the 
language is selected, press the center joystick button or 
tap  to confirm.  
3. Press the Enter button to exit the menu. 
 
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 20 2.6.3 Setting the beep 
1. Turn on the camcorder, and move the mode dial to SET. 
Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to 
highlight Beep. Press the center joystick button to enter 
the Beep menu.  
2. Move the joystick left and right to select Beep Off or 
Beep On options. Pess the center joystick button or tap  to confirm.  
3. Press the Enter button to exit the menu. 
 Notes: 
Remove the LCD protective film to increase the 
sensitivity of the touch panel. 
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