AGFA APDV1019 User Manual

 
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2.2 Inserting the batteries 
This video camera is designed for use with a rechar geable Li-Ion 
battery. Only use the batteries supplied or similar  batteries 
recommended by the manufacturer or your dealer.   
1.  Open the battery compartment cover and insert the  
batteries as shown. 
                 
                      
2.   Close the battery compartment cover. 
      
  Note : Installing the battery incorrectly could cause damage to the camera and possibly start a fire. 
     

 
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2.3 Charging the battery 
You can charge the battery with the charging unit p rovided. Follow 
the below steps to charge your battery. 
3.  Insert the Li-ion battery into the charging bay. Co nnect 
one end of the power cord to the charging unit and  then 
plug the other end to the wall outlet as shown. 
4.   The red LED will light up for proper charging. 
5.   After full charge, the LED turns to green. 
6.   It takes about 120 minutes to achieve full charge.  Actual 
charging time depends on...

 
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2.5 Changing modes 
The video camera can operate in three modes,  Movie, Photo , and 
SET . Press the  Mode button to toggle different modes. 
2.6 Before you start 
Before you start using the video camera, 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 video camera, and press the  Mode button to 
go to  SET mode. Press the  Up/ Down buttons or tap the 
screen to highlight  Date / Time. Press the...

 
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2.6.2 Setting the language 
1.  Turn on the video camera, and press the  Mode button to 
go to  SET mode. Press the  Up/ Down buttons or tap the 
screen to highlight or tap the screen to highlight  
Language . Press the  ENTER button or tap the screen to 
enter the  Language  menu. 
 
2.   Press the  Up/ Down  buttons or tap the screen to select the 
following language options:  English, German, French, 
Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Simplified Chi nese, 
Traditional Chinese, Korean,...

 
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2.6.3 Setting the beep 
1.  Turn on the video camera, and press the  Mode button to 
go to  SET mode.  Press the  ENTER button or tap the 
screen to enter the  Beep menu. 
 
2.   Press the  Up/Down  buttons or tap the screen to select  Off 
or  On  options. Press the  ENTER button or tap  Ok to 
confirm. 
 
    

 
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2.7 Shoot/Playback video 
2.7.1  Shooting a video clip 
1.  Turn on the video camera and it starts in  Movie mode. 
 
2.   Use the LCD screen to frame the video. 
3.   Press the  REC. / STOP  button to start recording. 
4.   Press the  REC. / STOP  button again to stop recording.   
5.   The video clip is automatically saved with a unique  file 
name. 
Movie mode 
Notes:  1. The maximum length of each video recording file  
is 3.66 GB. When the maximum length is reached, the  
recording will...

 
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3. The LCD preview and the ratio of a still-image capture can vary depending on the different video  
resolution settings. See the following table: 
 
Video resolution Preview Taking pictures (3M, 5M, 12M) 
1080P  
720P 
WVGA  16:9 ratio 
 4:3 ratio  
QVGA  4:3 ratio 
  
     

 
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2.7.2 Playing the video clip   
1.  In Movie  mode, press the  Playback button and the most 
recent file displays on the LCD screen. 
 
2.   Press the  Up/Down  buttons or tap 
/  to 
browse the video clips. Press the  ENTER button or tap 
the screen to play back the video clip. 
3.   To pause while playing back the video clip, press t he 
REC. / STOP  button. 
4.   When viewing the video clip, press  MENU button to 
display the  Volume option, and then use the  Up/Down 
buttons or tap 
/  to...

 
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2.8 Taking/viewing pictures 
2.8.1  Taking a still picture 
1.  Turn on the camera and move the mode dial to  Photo 
mode. 
 
2.   Use the LCD screen to frame the picture. 
3.   Press the  REC. / STOP  button to capture the image. 
4.   The picture is automatically saved with a unique fi le 
name. 
Photo mode   

 
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2.8.2 Viewing images 
1.  In Photo  mode, press the  Playback button and the most 
recent image displays on the LCD screen.   
 
2.   Press the  Up/Down  buttons or tap 
/to 
browse the images. 
3.   In thumbnail mode, press the  ENTER button or tap  Ok to 
view the image in full screen mode. 
4.   Press the  Playback  button again to return to  Photo mode.   
Playback mode