User manual
OPTIMA 3
WARNING
Do not expose the camera battery pack or other
accessories to rain or humidity to prevent fire
hazard or electric shock.
For customers in the U.S.A.
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
For customers in Europe
"CE" mark indicates that this product
complies with the European requirements
for safety, health, environment and customer
protection. "CE" marked cameras are intended for
sales in Europe.
This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE
Annex IV] indicates separate collection of
electrical and electronic waste in the European
countries. Please do not throw the equipment into
the waste. Please recycle and dispose of properly.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Name: OPTIMA 3
Trade Name: AgfaPhoto
Responsible Party:
plawa-feinwerktechnik GmbH & Co. KG
Address: Bleichereistrasse 18, 73066 Uhingen, Germany
Customer Care Hotline:
Germany: 0900 1000 042; 1,49€/ Min.
Europe: 00800 7529 2100
UK: +44 1908 488676,
Hong Kong: 852 3586 9168
Conforms to the following Standards:
EMC:
EN 55022:1998/A1:2000/A2:2003 Class B
EN 55024:1998/A1:2001/A2:2003
EN 61000-3-2:2000/A1:2001
EN 61000-3-3:1995/A1:2001
following the provision of the EMC Directive (89/336/
EEC, 2004/108/EEC)
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Camera notes:
Do not store or use the camera in the following
environments:
• In the rain, and in humid or dusty environments.
• In a place where the camera can be exposed
directly to the sunlight or subject to high
temperature, e.g. Inside a closed car in summer.
• In a place where the camera is subject to a high
magnetic field, e.g. near motors, transformers or
magnets.
Do not place the camera on a wet surface or places
where dripping water or sand may come in contact
with the camera.
If the camera will not be used for a long period of
time, remove the battery and the memory card from
the camera and store them in dry environment.
If you carry the camera suddenly from a cold loca-
tion to a warm place, moisture may condense inside
the camera. It is suggested that you wait for a while
before turning on the camera.
The warranty does not cover any type of data loss
or corruption.
Battery notes:
Incorrect use of the batteries may cause them to
leak, become hot, ignite or burst. Always observe the
following precautions.
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• Do not expose the batteries to water, and take
particular care to keep the terminals dry.
• Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a fire.
• Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify
the batteries.
Keep the batteries out of reach of babies and small
children.
In cold locations, battery performance deteriorates
and battery life is significantly shortened.
Memory card notes:
When using a new memory card, be sure to format
the card with your digital camera before using it.
Do not change or delete the folder names or file
names in the memory card from your PC, the camera
will not be able to display those edited files on the
its LCD screen. To edit image data, copy the image
data to the PC’s hard disk first.
The photos taken by this camera are stored in the
auto-generated folder in SD card. Please do not
store photos that are not taken by this model of
camera, as this may make it impossible to recognize
the picture when the camera is in playback mode.
BEFORE YOU START
Preface
Safety Information
Thank you for purchasing this AgfaPhoto digital
camera. Please read this manual carefully and keep
it in a safe place for future reference.
Copyright
© Copyright 2010 plawa-feinwerktechnik GmbH &
Co. KG All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval sys-
tem, or translated into any language or computer
language, in any form, by any means, without the
prior written permission of plawa-feinwerktechnik
GmbH & Co. KG.
Trademarks
All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used
for identification purposes only and are properties
of their respective owners.
Please read the following important information
carefully before using the product.
• Do not take apart or attempt to service the
camera yourself.
• Do not drop or knock the camera. Improper han-
dling may damage the product.
• Turn off the camera before inserting or removing
the battery and memory card.
• Use only the type of battery that comes with the
camera. Using other types of batteries may dam-
age the camera and void the warranty.
• Do not touch the camera lens.
• Please not expose the camera to harsh
environments such as moisture, or extreme
temperatures, which may shorten the life of your
camera or damage the batteries.
• Do not operate or store the camera in dusty,
dirty, or sandy environments.
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• Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for
extended periods.
• Download all pictures and remove the batteries
from the camera if you are going to store the
camera for long periods of time.
• Do not use abrasive cleansers, alcohol-based, or
solvent-based cleaners to clean the camera. To
clean, wipe the camera with a slightly damp soft
cloth.
About This Manual
This manual provides you with instructions on how
to use your AgfaPhoto digital camera. Every effort
has been made to ensure that the contents of this
manual are accurate, however plawa-feinwerk-
technik GmbH & Co. KG reserves the right to make
changes without notice.
Symbols used in this manual
Throughout this manual, the following symbols are
used to help you locate information quickly and
easily:
Indicates the useful information to know.
Indicates precautions to be taken while
operating the camera.
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CONTENTS
WARNING ..................................................................i
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................................ii
BEFORE YOU START ........................................1
Preface ....................................................................................1
Copyright .......................................................................1
Trademarks ..................................................................1
Safety information ............................................................1
About this manual ............................................................2
Symbols used in this manual .............................2
CONTENTS ..............................................................3
GETTING READY ..................................................7
Unpacking .............................................................................7
Camera Views .....................................................................8
Charging the Battery .....................................................10
Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC
Card (Not included) ........................................................11
Turning On and Off .......................................................13
Using the Mode Button ...............................................14
Setting Date/Time and Language ........................15
Setting the Date and Time ...............................15
Setting the Language .........................................16
About the LCD Screen ................................................17
BASIC OPERATION .......................................... 18
Shooting in Auto Mode ...............................................18
Using the Zoom Function ..........................................18
Basic Functions Menu .................................................19
Flash .............................................................................19
Self-timer/Continuous Capture ......................20
Macro Mode ..............................................................20
Exposure Compensation .....................................20
Advanced Functions Menu .........................................21
WB (White Balance) ..............................................22
ISO ..................................................................................22
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Quality ..........................................................................23
Manual Scene Mode (SCN) ........................................32
Size ................................................................................23
Sport .............................................................................32
Color ..............................................................................24
Indoor ...........................................................................32
USING THE MODES ......................................... 25
Snow .............................................................................33
Fireworks ....................................................................33
LCD Screen Display .......................................................25
Museum .......................................................................33
Still Picture Mode Display ..................................25
Night Landscape ....................................................33
Video Shooting Mode Display .........................27
Children .......................................................................33
Playback Mode Display .......................................28
Leaf ...............................................................................33
Auto Scene Mode (ASCN) ..........................................29
Sunset ..........................................................................33
Landscape .................................................................29
Glass .............................................................................33
Portrait .........................................................................29
Landscape .................................................................33
Night Portrait ...........................................................30
Night Portrait ...........................................................33
Backlit Portrait ........................................................30
Face Detection ................................................................35
Night Landscape ....................................................30
Smile Detection ...............................................................36
Macro ............................................................................30
Blink Detection ................................................................37
Auto ..............................................................................30
Panorama ............................................................................30
PLAYBACK ........................................................... 38
Viewing Photos and Videos .....................................38
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Thumbnail View ...............................................................39
Continuous AF .. .......................................................50
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Using Zoom on Playback (for still pictures only)
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Using the Delete Button ............................................41
USING THE MENUS ......................................... 42
Still Picture Menu ...........................................................42
AF Mode (Auto-Focus mode) ..........................43
AF-Assist Beam ......................................................43
Continuous AF .. .......................................................44
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) .. ..........44
Continuous Shot ....................................................45
Date Imprint ..............................................................46
Quick Review ............................................................46
Digital Zoom .............................................................47
Slow Shutter .............................................................47
Blink Detection ........................................................48
OIS Stabilization ......................................................48
Movie Menu ........................................................................49
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) .. ..........50
Playback Menu .................................................................51
Protect .........................................................................51
Delete ...........................................................................52
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ................53
Trim ................................................................................54
HDR-High Dynamic Range ..................................54
Resize ..........................................................................55
Rotate ..........................................................................55
Red-eye Reduction .................................................56
Display Setup ...................................................................56
Slideshow ...................................................................57
Wallpaper Settings ...............................................57
Menu Wallpaper .......................................................58
Startup Screen ........................................................58
Back To Default .......................................................59
Setup Menu .......................................................................60
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