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.
High-voltage internal components create the risk of electric shock when exposed.
Maintenance and repairs should be carried out only by authorized service providers.
• Do not press the flash too close to the eyes of animals or young children. Eye damage may
result. Please remain at least one meter away from infants when using flash.
• Keep the camera away from water and other liquids. Do not use the camera with wet hands.
Never use the camera in the rain or snow. Moisture creates internal danger and may cause
electric shock.
• Keep the camera and its accessories out of the reach of children and animals to prevent
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accidents or damage to the camera.
If you notice smoke or a strange odor coming from the camera, turn the power off immediately.
Take the camera to the nearest authorized service center for repair. Never attempt to repair
the camera on your own.
• Use only the recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not expressly
recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire,
electrical shock or other hazards.
Disclaimer
We assume no responsibility over and above the provisions of the Product Liability Law for
damages suffered by the user or third parties as a result of inappropriate handling of the product
or its accessories, or by their operational failure and by their use. We reserve the right to make
changes to this product and its accessories without prior notice.
Warning!
Never disconnect to open the camera or remove any parts of it. This will invalidate all guarantee
claims.
Using your batteries
For best performance and prolonged battery life, we recommend the use of AA lithium or
rechargeable NiMH batteries.
Extending battery life
The following functions use up a great deal of battery power and should therefore only be used
occasionally:
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• Excessive use of flash
• Editing images on the camera display
The battery life can be affected by soiling. Please clean the contacts with a clean and dry cloth
before putting the batteries in the camera. Battery performance drops at temperatures below 5°C
(41 °F). If you use the camera at low temperatures you should have replacement batteries to
hand and ensure they do not get too cold. Please note: you should not dispose of cold and
seemingly flat batteries because these batteries may work again at room temperature.
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Contents
GETTING STARTED
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USING THIS MENU
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CONTENT
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PARTS OF THE CAMERA
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INSERTING THE BATTERIES
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LOW BATTERY INDICATOR
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ABOUT BATTERY TYPE
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INSERTING THE MEMORY CARD
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ABOUT CAMERA MEMORY
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DCF PROTOCOL
SETTING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE / DATE &
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TIME
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SETTING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE
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SETTING THE DATE & TIME
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USING THE LCD MONITOR
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REC MODE
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PLAYBACK MODE
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CHANGING THE LCD STATUS
BASIC OPERATION
TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF
POWER SAVING FUNCTION
CHANGING THE MODE
SWITCHING BETWEEN REC MODE AND
PLAYBACK MODE
SELECTING THE REC MODE
USING THE MENUS
REC MENU
SETUP MENU
BASIC RECORDING
RECORDING STILL IMAGES
USING THE Q MODE
SETTING IMAGE SIZE AND QUALITY
USING THE ZOOM FUNCTION
USING THE FLASH
USING THE MACRO
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USING THE SELF-TIMER & BURST
RECORDING MOVIE CLIPS
SETTING THE MOVIE SIZE
RECORDING AUDIO CLIPS
PLAYING BACK AUDIO CLIPS
RECORDING A VOICE MEMO
PLAYING BACK A VOICE MEMO
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 29
SETTING THE METERING
SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE
SETTING THE ISO
SETTING THE EXPOSURE
SETTING THE AEB
SETTING THE HIGHLIGHT
SETTING THE SHARPNESS
SETTING THE PHOTO EFFECT
SETTING DATE STAMP
PLAYBACK
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PLAYBACK IMAGES
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PLAYING BACK MOVIE CLIPS
MAGNIFYING & TRIMMING STILL IMAGES 33
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VIEWING IN THUMBNAIL
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PLAYING A SLIDE SHOW
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DELETING FILES
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DELETING A SINGLE FILE
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DELETING MULTIPLE FILES
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DELETING ALL FILES
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PROTECTING A SINGLE FILE
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PROTECTING ALL FILES
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PROTECTING MULTIPLE FILES
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EDITING IMAGES
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ROTATING STILL IMAGES
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CHANGING THE IMAGE SIZE
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CHANGING THE IMAGE WITH EFFECTS
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COPYING THE FILES
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SETTING THE DPOF
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CHOOSING A STARTUP IMAGE
MAKING CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A TV
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A PC
USING THE CARD READER
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A
COMPUTER WITH THE USB CABLE
APPENDIX
ABOUT THE FOLDER & FILE NAME
FOLDER STRUCTURE
FILE NAMING
TROUBLESHOOTING
SPECIFICATIONS
FUNCTION AVAILABLE LIST
CUSTOMER CARE
DISPOSAL OF WASTE EQUIPMENT BY
USERS IN PRIVATE HOUSEHOLDS IN THE
EUROPEAN UNION
FCC COMPLIANCE AND ADVISORY
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Getting Started
Using This Menu
Getting Started
This section contains information you should know before using this camera.
Basic Operation
This section explains all recording features of this camera.
Basic Recording
This section explains how to record still images, movies, and audio files.
Other Recording Functions
This section explains common operations about recording images.
Playback
This section explains playback, delete, and edit functions of still images, movies and
audio files.
Making Connections
This section tells you how to connect this camera to a computer or TV.
Appendix
This section describes the troubleshooting and the camera specification.
The meanings of the symbols used in this user's manual are explained below:
This indicates cautions that should be read before using these
functions.
CCaauuttiioonn
TTiippss
This indicates the useful information when using this camera.
This indicates the reference page.
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Content
AgfaPhoto DC-830i
USB Cable
AV Cable
Soft Case
Strap
Software Installation
CD-ROM
Quick Start Guide
2 x AA Batteries
CCaauuttiioonn
Do not swing the camera around by the strap.
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Parts of the Camera
page 23)
1. Flash (
2. Self-timer Lamp
3. Lens
4. Microphone
page 22)
page 34)
page 33)
5. Zoom Button (
Thumbnail (
Playback Zoom
(
6. Playback Button
page 13)
(
7. Menu Button (
8. Operation Lamp
9. Mode Button (
10. Delete Button (
11. LCD Monitor (
12. SET/DISP Button
(
13. Flash Button (
14. Macro Button (
page 11)
page 15)
page 13)
page 35)
page 9)
page 23)
page 24)
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15. Strap Ring
16. Shutter Button
page 19, 26)
(
17. Power Button (
18. Speaker
page 12)
19. USB/AV Terminal
page 18, 45)
(
21. Battery Cover (
22. Tripod Socket
page 5)
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