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AgfaPhoto DC-8338i User Manual

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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
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Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or other intense light sources which could
damage your eyesight.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Keep the camera and its accessories out of the reach of children and animals to prevent
accidents or damage to the camera.
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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.
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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 part of it. This will invalidate all
guarantee claims. Danger of explosion if batteries are not changed properly. Only replace
the batteries with the same type or another type approved by the manufacturer. Used
batteries must be disposed of in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines and local
regulations.
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  • Page 1 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 •...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents GETTING STARTED SING ONTENT ARTS OF THE AMERA NSTALLING THE ATTERY ATTERY NDICATOR HARGING ATTERY NSERTING EMORY BOUT AMERA EMORY DCF P ROTOCOL ETTING ISPLAY ANGUAGE ETTING THE ISPLAY ANGUAGE & T ETTING THE LCD M SING ONITOR MODE PLAYBACK MODE LCD S...
  • Page 3 ROTECTING ILES ROTECTING ULTIPLE ILES DITING MAGES OTATING TILL MAGES HANGING THE MAGE HANGING THE MAGE WITH FFECTS HOOSING THE MAGE WITH HOTO OPYING THE ILES DPOF ETTING THE HOOSING A TART MAGE MAKING CONNECTIONS ONNECTING THE AMERA TO A ONNECTING THE AMERA TO A SING THE...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    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.
  • Page 6 Content AGFAPHOTO DC-8338i Soft Case Software Installation CD-ROM Actual accessories may be different. Note that the shape of the charger plug depends on the area where you purchased the camera. Do not swing the camera around by the strap. USB Cable...

  • Page 7: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera 1. Flash ( 2. Self-timer Lamp / AF Lamp 3. Lens 4. Microphone 5. Zoom Button ( Thumbnail ( Digital zoom ( 6. Playback Button ( 7. Menu Button ( 8. Mode Button ( 9. ASM Button ( Delete Button ( 10.
  • Page 8 14. Shutter Button ( page 21, 15. Power Button ( page 13) 16. Stabilizer 17. Speaker 18. Strap Ring 19. USB/AV Terminal ( page 20, 20. Battery Cover ( page 5) 21. Tripod Socket...

  • Page 9: Installing The Battery Pack

    Installing the Battery Pack The camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery (Li-Ion 820 mAh). Open the battery cover. Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow. Insert the batteries. Install the battery with the terminal facing inside the camera.

  • Page 10: Charging Battery Pack

    Charging Battery Pack The battery is not charged when you purchase the camera. You need to charge the battery before using the camera Place the battery pack in the charger with the label facing up. Connect the AC adaptor to the charger, and then plug it into a power outlet.

  • Page 11: Inserting Memoryc

    Inserting Memory Card You can use SD Card with this digital camera. The memory card slot is located beneath the battery cover, adjacent to the battery compartment. Open the battery cover. Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow.

  • Page 12: Setting Displayl

    Setting Display Language/ Date & Time When using the camera for the first time after purchasing, be sure to choose a language and set the date & time before using the camera. Setting the Display Language Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Setup Menu ( Select [ Language].
  • Page 13 Apply the setting. After adjusting the settings, press the SET or the MENU button to apply the setting. If the batteries are removed for longer than 48 hours, the Date and Time will need to be re-set.

  • Page 14: Using Lcd Monitor

    Using LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is used to compose images while recording, adjust settings and replay images. The following indicators may appear on the LCD monitor while recording or playing back images. REC mode Recording mode ( Flash ( page 25) Macro ( page 26)

  • Page 15: Playback Mode

    PLAYBACK mode Playback mode ( Protect ( page 42) Voice memo ( File number / Total Battery ( page 5) Storage media Some information may not display correctly if you display images captured by other camera model. page 14) Recording info ( Histogram Captured date &...

  • Page 16: Changing The Lcd S

    Changing the LCD Status Press the SET/DISP button changes the LCD status as shown below: REC mode (A) OSD on (B) Full OSD Use the “Guide line” to compose images easily before shooting images. PLAYBACK mode (A) OSD on You cannot change the LCD status in the following situation: 。...

  • Page 17: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Turning the Power On / Off Press the POWER button ( ) to turn on the camera in the REC mode. The power turns on, the lens extends and the LED lights in green. Press the PLAYBACK button ( ) to turn on the camera in the PLAYBACK mode.

  • Page 18: Changing The Mode

    Changing the Mode You can record images and voices in the REC mode. And using the PLAYBACK mode to replay, delete, or edit images on the LCD monitor. Switching between REC mode and PLAYBACK mode In REC mode: press the PLAYBACK button ( ) to switch to the PLAY mode.
  • Page 19 Display Title Landscape Used for the wide scenic views. Sunset Enhance the red tone for recording sunset images. Backlight Shooting the image of backlight object by changing metering. Night Scene Shooting the subject while keeping the background night scenery. Sports Used to take still pictures in high speed motions.
  • Page 20 Selecting the ASM mode Set the camera to the REC mode page 14). It cannot be switch to ASM mode while in Movie or Voice REC mode. Launch the ASM mode. Press the ASM button ( ) to toggle switch between Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual Exposure mode.

  • Page 21: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus When a menu is displayed, the four-way control and the SET button are used to make the desired settings. REC menu Turn the power on, and set the camera to the REC mode page 14). Open the REC menu. Press the MENU button ( ) to display the menu.
  • Page 22 Sharpness Effect Off / B&W / Sepia / Negative / Red / Green / Blue Date Stamp Off / Date / Date & Time Digital Zoom Off / On Face Tracking Off / On Photo Frame Off / Frame 1 ~ 10 AF Lamp Auto / Off REC menu list (Movie)

  • Page 23: Ime

    Change the setting. Press ( ) to select an option and press button to apply the setting. Press the MENU ( ) button to close the menu. Setup menu list Menu Item [Shutter]: [Start-up]: [Beep]: Sounds [Volume]: [Off]: [3 sec.]: Auto Review [5 sec.]: [1 min.] / [3 min.] / [5 min.]:...
  • Page 24 Menu Item Use this function if the camera experiences a “Folder cannot be created” error or if you want to restart numbering, for example, after erasing all files. [Series]: File No. [Reset]: Resetting the file number is useful for avoiding the file name duplication when images are downloaded to a computer You can review images on a television with a supplied AV cable page 50).

  • Page 25: Recording Still Images

    Basic Recording Recording Still Images Turn the power on, and set the camera to the REC mode page 14). Compose the subject on the monitor. Aim the focus area ( ) to the subject that you want to take. Half press the shutter button to focus the image. The focus area ( ) becomes green while in focus, then shutter speed ( ), aperture value ( ) and ISO value ( ) are displayed.

  • Page 26: Sharpness

    Using the Q mode The Q mode provides a simplified camera interface. Larger icons and fewer controls make it easier to take pictures anytime, especially for the beginners and elder users. You can use only the basic settings in the Q mode: Flash: Auto / Red eye / Force on / Slow sync / Force off Macro: Off / On...
  • Page 27 Setting Image Size and Quality You can select lower image resolution and quality to decrease the image size to capture more images. Choose a suitable setting according to the desired image quality and purpose. For details, see page 17. Resolution Values Image Size 3264 x 2448 Printing larger than A4-size.
  • Page 28 Using the Zoom Function Your camera has a combination of optical and digital zoom functions that allows you to zoom in on far away subjects or zoom out for a wide angle shot. The optical zoom is achieved by mechanically adjusting the lens of the camera. The digital zoom enlarges or shrinks the image using a software process.
  • Page 29 Using the Flash The flash is not only for taking pictures when there is insufficient light, but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. Press the flash button to cycle your camera through the various flash modes. The flash will not activate when continuous shooting or movie recording.
  • Page 30 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 15 cm from the lens when in the maximum wide angle setting and 40 cm in the maximum telephoto setting. Turn the power on, and set the camera to the REC mode ( Press the macro button ( ) enters the...

  • Page 31: Using The Self - Timer & B

    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. Turn the power on, and set the camera to the REC mode ( Open the REC menu ( to select [Drive mode]...

  • Page 32: Using The Aperture Priority

    Using the Aperture Priority In this mode, you can set an aperture value to match the brightness. A higher aperture value brings the background out of focus. Selecting a lower aperture value allows you to soft the background. Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Aperture Priority page 16).

  • Page 33: Using The Manual Exposure

    Using the Manual Exposure You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to achieve a particular effect. Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Manual Exposure page 16). Use the SET button to switch between aperture value and shutter speed control.

  • Page 34: Recording Movie Clips

    Recording Movie Clips Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Movie mode page 14). Compose the subject on the monitor. Aim the focus area ( ) to the subject that you want to take. The LCD monitor displays the available recording time ( ).

  • Page 35: Recording Audio Clips

    Recording Audio Clips Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Voice REC mode page 14). Press the shutter button to start recording. The voices are recorded from the microphone ( ) of the camera. Be careful to avoid touching the microphone while recording.

  • Page 36: Recording A Voice Memo

    Recording a Voice Memo You can add a voice memo to the still images after you record it. Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAYBACK mode ( Press to select a still image that you want to add a voice memo. If the image already has the voice memo recorded, the the LCD monitor.

  • Page 37: Other Recording Functions

    Other Recording Functions Setting the Metering There are 3 different light metering options available on your camera. Option Light is measured from the entire shooting screen, but gives more importance to the values near the center. Selects an exposure based on readings from multiple points in the subject area.

  • Page 38: Setting The Iso

    Setting the ISO With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. Option Auto Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. ISO 50 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 50 equivalent. ISO 100 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 100 equivalent. ISO 200 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 200 equivalent.

  • Page 39: Setting The Sharpness

    Setting the Sharpness You can select whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines. Option The edges of the image are emphasized. The edges will become sharp, but noise may occur in the recording image. The edges of the image are sharp. This is suitable for printing. The edges of the image are softened.

  • Page 40: Setting Face Tracking

    Setting Face tracking After initializing face tracking function, the lens will lock the main character in the picture and follow the movements. Also use auto digital zoom technology to retract and extract zoom lens that allows you to become the focus of lens. Pressing the shutter halfway showing green AF area means focus is complete.

  • Page 41: Playback

    Playback Playback Images Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAYBACK mode ( page 14). The latest recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. If there are no images stored, a message [No image] appears. Press the four-way control : displays the previous image.

  • Page 42: Magnifying & Trimmings

    Magnifying & Trimming Still Images Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAYBACK mode ( page 14). Select an image. Press the image that you want to magnify or trimming. Only still images can be magnified and trimmed. Magnify the image.

  • Page 43: Iewing In Humbnail

    Viewing in Thumbnail Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAYBACK mode page 14). Press the zoom button [W], a thumbnail screen is displayed. Use the four-way control to select the desired image, and press [T] or the SET button to show the selected image in full screen.

  • Page 44: Deleting Files

    Deleting Files Deleting a Single File Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAYBACK mode page 14). Open the menu. Press the MENU button ( ), then use the four-way control ( ) to select Delete ( SET button ( ).

  • Page 45: Deleting Multiple Files

    Deleting Multiple Files Turn the power on, and set the camera to the thumbnail screen page 39). Open the menu. Press the MENU button, then Press select Delete ( press the SET button. Press to select [Select], and then press the SET button. The frame of the selected image turns green.

  • Page 46: Protecting A Single File

    Press to select [ALL], and then press the SET button. Press the SET button to delete all unprotected images. Protecting a Single File Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAYBACK mode ( 14). Open the menu. Press the MENU button, then use the four-way control to select Protect ) and press the SET button.

  • Page 47: Protecting All Files

    Protecting All Files Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAYBACK mode page 14). Open the menu. Press the MENU button, then use the four-way control to select Protect ( ) and press the SET button. You can open the menu in full screen or in thumbnail.

  • Page 48: Editing Images

    Protect images. Press the MENU button, then select [Yes] and press the SET button. All selected images will be protected. To cancel protect, press the MENU button in this step. Editing Images Rotating Still Images Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAYBACK mode page 14).

  • Page 49: Changing The Image Size

    Changing the Image Size Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAYBACK mode ( 14). Press to select the image you want to resize. Open the menu. Press the MENU button, then use the four-way control to select Resize ) and press the SET button.

  • Page 50: Choosing The Image With Photo Frame

    Choosing the Image with Photo Frame Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAYBACK mode ( 14). Press to select the image you want to add the photo frame. Open the menu. Press the MENU button, then use the four-way control to select Photo Fames ( ) and press the SET button.

  • Page 51: Copying The Files

    Copying the Files You may copy the data from the camera’s internal memory to the memory card for convenience. Be sure you have inserted a memory card into your digital camera. Set the camera to the PLAYBACK mode. page 14). Open the menu.

  • Page 52: Setting The Dpof

    Setting the DPOF The Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) setting allows you to select images on the memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. This is extremely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing service or for printing on a direct print function compatible printer.

  • Page 53: Image

    Choosing a Start-up Image Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAYBACK mode ( 14). Open the menu. Press the MENU button, then use the four-way control to select Start-up Image ( ) and press the SET button. Press to select the image you want, then press the SET button to apply the choice.

  • Page 54: Making Connections

    Making Connections Connecting the Camera to a TV You can display recorded images on a television with a supplied AV cable. Set the TV out to match the TV system that you are using ( Turn off the camera and the TV. Use the supplied AV cable to connect the camera to the TV set.

  • Page 55: Connecting The Camera To Apc

    Connecting the Camera to a PC There are two ways to download files from the camera’s internal memory or memory card to a computer: Inserting the memory card into a card reader Connecting the camera to a computer using the supplied USB cable Using the Card Reader Eject the memory card from the camera and insert it in a card reader that is...

  • Page 56: Appendix

    Appendix Folder & File Name Your digital camera automatically creates a directory of folders in the internal memory or memory card that it uses to organize still images, movie clips and other information. Folder Structure Folder name begins with a 3-digit number from 100 to 999 and followed by “DICAM”, each folder holds up to 9999 files.

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Power does not turn on. The camera does not take pictures. Image is not recorded when the shutter button is pressed. The flash does not fire. Image is blurry or out of focus. Image is not displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 58: Specifications

    Specifications Sensor 8.0 megapixel CCD, Size : 1/2.5 inch Lens Focal Length : f = 6.2 (W) ~ 18.6 (T) mm , 3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom LCD monitor 3.0” LCD monitor Focus Range Normal: 80 cm ~ Infinity ( from the tip of barrier ) Macro: (W) 15 cm ~ 80 cm / (T) 40 cm~ 80 cm (from the tip of barrier) Aperture...
  • Page 59 Dimension Camera Body ( W x H x T ) : 97.5 x 57.0 x 20 mm Weight Camera Body w/o battery: Approx. 110 (g) *These specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 60: Function Available List

    Focus Macro Flash Stabilizer Up & Down...
  • Page 61 Resolution Movie Size Quality Metering...
  • Page 62 Exposure...
  • Page 63 Drive Mode* Highlight Sharpness Effect...
  • Page 64 Effect Date Stamp Digital Zoom Face Tracking Photo Frame...
  • Page 65 AF Lamp...

  • Page 66: Ustomer Care

    73066 Uhingen Germany AGFAPHOTO is used under license of Agfa-Gevaert NV & Co. KG. Agfa-Gevaert NV & Co. KG. does not manufacture this product or provide any product warranty or support. For service, support and warranty information, contact the distributor or manufacturer.

  • Page 67: Fcc Compliance And Advisory

    waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product . FCC Compliance and Advisory 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 unsatisfactory operation.

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