User manual AGFAPHOTO DC-2030M

[. . . ] DC-2030m User manual AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Thank you for purchasing this AgfaPhoto digital camera. Please read these operating instructions carefully in order to use the digital camera correctly. Keep the instructions in a safe place after reading so that you can refer to them later. Precautions · · Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or other intense light sources which could damage your eyesight. Do not try to open the case of the camera or attempt to modify this camera in any way. [. . . ] Force off: The flash never fires even in dark situation. 3 Press shutter button to take a picture. 29 AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Caution The flash charging time may increase when the battery is low. The available flash settings are limited depending on the REC mode you selected Using the Macro Your camera is equipped with a macro function that allows you to focus on very close subjects. In macro mode you can focus on subjects 10 cm from the lens when in the maximum wide angle setting and 40 cm in the maximum telephoto setting. 1 2 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the REC mode ( page 13). Press the macro button ( ) enters the macro mode. Infinity: When Infinity is set, the camera focuses on distant objects. 3 Press shutter button to take a picture. 30 AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Tips Distances referred to measure the distance between the camera lens surface and the subject. The available macro settings are limited depending on the REC mode you selected. Using the Self-timer & Burst Use the self-timer to set a delay from the time the shutter button is pressed to the time the image is shot. Use the burst to record continuous still images shooting. 1 2 3 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the REC mode ( page 13). Open the REC menu ( Use or page 16). to select [Drive mode] from the REC menu. Change the setting. Double: Record two images in a shot after pressing the shutter release button 10 and 12 seconds. Burst: 31 AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Keep pressing the shutter button fully to take continuous shooting. Release the shutter button to stop shooting. 4 Press shutter button to take a picture. Tips When using the self-timer function, be sure to use a tripod or place the digital camera on a level, stable surface. Using the Aperture Priority In this mode, you can set an aperture value to match the brightness. Selecting a lower aperture value allows you to soften the background. 1 2 3 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Aperture Priority ( page 14). Adjust the aperture value by pressing or button. Press shutter button to take a picture. Tips The larger the aperture value the smaller the lens opening, allowing less light to enter the camera. 32 AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Using the Shutter Priority In this mode, you can set a shutter speed to match the brightness. Faster shutter speeds allow you to take a sharp picture of a moving subject while slower speeds create a trail effect and allow you to shoot without a flash in dark areas. 1 2 3 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Shutter Priority ( page 13). Adjust the shutter speed by pressing or button. Press shutter button to take a picture. Using the Manual Exposure You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to achieve a particular effect. 1 2 2 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Manual Exposure ( page 14). Use the SET button to switch between aperture value and shutter speed control. or Press to adjust the setting. 3 Press shutter button to take a picture. Press the shutter button halfway, the difference between the standard exposure and the selected exposure appears in red. 33 AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Using the Stabilizer With more sensibility and faster shutter speed to bright up the pictures, effectively prevent blur image caused by hand shack or target movement. Recording Movie Clips 1 2 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Movie mode ( page 13). Compose the subject on the monitor. The LCD monitor displays the available recording time ( ). 3 Start recording. The White Balance is set and locked to the settings of the first frame 34 AgfaPhoto DC-2030m 4 Finish recording. The camera will stop recording automatically when the memory capacity has been reached. Caution Sound cannot be recorded while pressing the zoom button. . When the maximum capacity for a single video has been reached, simple press the shutter button again to continue recording. The camera will automatically stop recording when the memory capacity is full. Setting the Movie Size Movie Size and Frame Rate Icon Resolution Frame Rate 640 x 480 320 x 240 30 frames/ sec. 640 x 480 ( YouTube®) YouTube® Mode The YouTube® Mode allows you to record movies with predefined video settings for easy upload to the YouTube® website. 1 YouTube® supports two file upload standards: Single File Uploader. Most uploaded movie length ranges within 5 minutes, although you can upload a maximum movie length of 10 minutes. 2 Therefore when you record using the YouTube® mode, the following standards are followed: 35 AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Recorded movies are set to YouTube® standard resolution of 640 X 480. Tips Using VLC software to play videos of the MAC may lead to display issues. [. . . ] You can find further information on the return of goods either by phoning our Support Hotlines or via the plawa website under the Menu item "Service & Support". Service & Repair (USA/ Canada): 1-866 475 2605 www. plawausa. com Support Service (USA/ Canada) support-apdc@plawausa. com Service & Repair Hotline (EU): 00800 752 921 00 (from a landline only) Service & Support Hotline (Germany): 0900 1000 042 (1. 49 Euro/ min. from a German landline only) Online Service / International contact (Not for USA/ Canada): support-apdc@plawa. com Manufactured by plawa-feinwerktechnik GmbH & Co. KG Bleichereistraße 18 73066 Uhingen Germany AgfaPhoto is used under license of Agfa-Gevaert NV & Co. Neither Agfa-Gevaert NV & Co KG nor Agfa-Gevaert NV manufacture this product or provide any product warranty or support. [. . . ]