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AgfaPhoto DC-2030m User Manual

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  • Page 1 DC-2030m User manual...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Contents O ACTIVATE SMILE CAPTURE SING NTELLIGENT CENE O ACTIVATE NTELLIGENT CENE GETTING STARTED SING LINK ETECTION O ACTIVATE LINK ETECTION SING SING THE MODE ONTENTS ETTING MAGE IZE AND UALITY ARTS OF THE AMERA SING THE UNCTION...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    AgfaPhoto DC-2030m PLAYBACK ROUBLESHOOTING PECIFICATIONS LAYING MAGES USTOMER CARE LAYING OVIE LIPS OPYRIGHT & T AGNIFYING RIMMING TILL MAGES RADEMARK ECOGNITION ISPOSAL OF ASTE QUIPMENT BY IEWING IN HUMBNAIL SERS IN RIVATE OUSEHOLDS IN THE LAYING A LIDE UROPEAN NION...
  • Page 6 AgfaPhoto DC-2030m 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.
  • Page 7 AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Contents AgfaPhoto DC-2030m USB Cable AV Cable 2 x AA Batteries Soft Case Strap Software Installation Quick Guide CD-ROM Actual accessories may be different. Note that the shape of the charger plug depends on the area where you purchased the camera.
  • Page 8 AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Parts of the Camera 1. Flash ( page 29) 2. Microphone 3. Lens 4. AF Lamp / Self-timer Lamp 5. Zoom Button ( page 28) Thumbnail ( page 45) Playback Zoom page 44) 6. Playback Button page 13) 7.
  • Page 9 AgfaPhoto DC-2030m 14. Speaker 15. Power Button ( page 12) 16. Stabilizer 17. Shutter Button page 21, 34) 18. USB/AV Terminal page 20, 57) 19. Strap Ring 20. Memory Card Slot Cover page 6) 21. Tripod Socket 22. Battery Cover (...
  • Page 10 AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Inserting the Batteries Open the battery cover. Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow. Insert the batteries. Insert two AA-size batteries with the positive (+) and negative (-) poles matching the directions indicated inside the battery room.
  • Page 11 AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Inserting the Memory Card Expand your camera’s storage by using SD or SDHC memory cards. Open the SD Card cover. Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow. Insert the card. Insert the card with the label facing up and the arrow pointing in.
  • Page 12 AgfaPhoto DC-2030m About Camera Memory This camera is equipped with internal memory. If the memory card is not inserted in the camera, all images and movie clips recorded by the camera will be stored in the internal memory. If the memory card is inserted, images and movie clips are stored on the memory card.
  • Page 13 AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Setting the Date & Time Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Setup Menu page 17). Select [ Date & Time]. Press to select [Date & Time] then press or the SET button to launch the submenu.
  • Page 14 AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Using the 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 (...
  • Page 15 AgfaPhoto DC-2030m PLAYBACK mode Playback mode ( page 13) Recording info ( page 11) Histogram Protect ( page 48) Captured date & time Voice memo ( page 37) File number / Total Voice memo control ( page 37) Battery (...

  • Page 16: Set/Disp Button

    AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Changing the LCD Status Press the SET/DISP button changes the LCD status as shown below: REC mode (A) OSD on (B) Full OSD (C) Guide line (D) OSD off Use the “Guide line” to compose images easily before shooting images.
  • Page 17 AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Basic Operation Turning the Power On and 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: Playback Button

    AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Power Saving Function For saving the battery power, the LCD monitor automatically turns off 1 minute after the last control accessed (factory-preset setting). Press any button other than the power button to turn on the LCD monitor. You can change the power save setting in Setup menu ( page 19).
  • Page 19 AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Selecting the REC mode Set the camera to the REC mode page 13). Launch the mode palette. Press the MODE button ( ) to show the scene mode palette. Select a mode. Use the four-way control to select a desired mode and press the SET button to confirm the setting.
  • Page 20 AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Display Title Description Snow Used for the beach or snow scenes. Sports Used to take still pictures in high speed motions. Party Used for the wedding or indoor parties. Candlelight To capture the warmth effects of candle light.

  • Page 21: Menu Button

    AgfaPhoto DC-2030m 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 13).
  • Page 22 AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Off / Highlight Off / Sharpness Effect Off / B&W / Sepia / Red / Green / Blue Date Stamp Off / Date / Date & Time Digital Zoom Off / On Face Tracking Off / On Photo Frame...
  • Page 23 AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Select an item. Press ( ) to select a menu item and then press or the SET ( ) button to launch the submenu. Change the setting. Press ( ) to select an option and press or the SET ( ) button to apply the setting.
  • Page 24 AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Setup menu list Menu Item Functions [Shutter]: Sets the shutter sound on and off. [Start-up]: Sets a type of the start-up sound. Sounds [Beep]: Sets the operation sound on and off. [Volume]: Adjusts the volume of the shutter sound, start-up sound, beep and playback sound.
  • Page 25 AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Menu Item Functions depending on your region. [NTSC]: America, Japan and others [PAL]: Europe, Oceania and others [Computer] / [Printer]: Sets the USB mode to connect the camera with a printer or computer ( page 57). S.Image Sets a recorded image as the start-up image ( page 55).

  • Page 26: Shutter Speed

    AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Basic Recording Recording Still Images Turn the power on, and set the camera to the REC mode page 13). Compose the subject on the monitor. Aim the focus area ( ) to the subject that you want to take.
  • Page 27 AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Using smile capture Mode The smile capture model uses smile tracking to automatically capture images. Pressing the shutter button will enable the camera to take 6 continuous shots whenever a smile is detected. This feature is most useful in capturing different angles and smiles of moving people.
  • Page 28 AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Using Intelligent Scene Mode With the Intelligent Scene Mode, the camera automatically detects the shooting conditions and switches to the appropriate scene and settings when aiming on a subject. This feature is most useful for novice users to capture great images even without basic...
  • Page 29 AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Icon Intelligent Scene Modes Description There is no face detected The focus distance is within the macro range. This mode can only be detected when you half press the shutter button. This mode is set when: There is no face detected Night Scene The focus distance is more than 1.5 meters.
  • Page 30 AgfaPhoto DC-2030m To activate Blink Detection Select from Scene Mode submenu. ( page 13). Half press the shutter button to focus the subject. The frame turns green to indicate focus is set. Press the shutter button to capture the image. The image is...
  • Page 31 AgfaPhoto DC-2030m 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...

  • Page 32: Quality

    AgfaPhoto DC-2030m 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 16.

  • Page 33: Zoom Button

    AgfaPhoto DC-2030m 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 34: Flash

    AgfaPhoto DC-2030m 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 35: Macro Button

    AgfaPhoto DC-2030m 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.
  • Page 36 AgfaPhoto DC-2030m 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.
  • Page 37 AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Keep pressing the shutter button fully to take continuous shooting. Release the shutter button to stop shooting. Press shutter button to take a picture. When using the self-timer function, be sure to use a tripod or place the digital camera on a level, stable surface.
  • Page 38 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.

  • Page 39: Stabilizer

    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 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Movie mode page 13).
  • Page 40 AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Finish recording. Press the shutter again to end recording. The camera will stop recording automatically when the memory capacity has been reached. Sound cannot be recorded while pressing the zoom button.. The digital zoom cannot be used in Movie mode.
  • Page 41 AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Recorded movies are set to YouTube® standard resolution of 640 X 480. Recording automatically stops when the file reaches 100 MB. Using VLC software to play videos of the MAC may lead to display issues. We recommend using the QT player for video playback.
  • Page 42 AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Press to start playing the audio clip. Press to stop the audio clip, or press to pause it. When audio clip paused, press again to resume. Recording a Voice Memo You can add a voice memo to the still images after you record it.

  • Page 43: White Balance

    AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Playing Back a Voice Memo Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY mode ( page 13). Press to select the image that has the voice memo recorded. Start playing back. Press to start playing the voice memo.
  • Page 44 AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Adjusts for normal indoor lighting conditions. Corrects the orange hue of household light bulbs. Ideal for indoor photos under tungsten or halogen lighting without a flash. Adjusts for fluorescent lighting. Corrects the green hue of fluorescent lighting. Ideal for indoor photos under fluorescent lighting without a flash.

  • Page 45: Exposure

    AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Setting the ISO With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. Option Description Auto Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. ISO 125 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 125 equivalent. ISO 200 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 200 equivalent.

  • Page 46: Date Stamp

    AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Setting the Sharpness You can select whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines. Option Description The edges of the image are emphasized. The edges will become sharp, but noise may occur in the recording image.

  • Page 47: Face Tracking

    AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Setting Face tracking After initializing the face tracking function, the lens will lock the main character in the picture and follow their movements. Also, the use of auto digital zoom technology allows the lens to extend and retract.

  • Page 48: Mages

    AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Playback Playing Back Images Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAYBACK mode ( page 13). The latest recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. If there are no images stored, a message [No image] appears.

  • Page 49: Rimming Still Images

    AgfaPhoto DC-2030m During movie playing back, press to fast forward or press to rewind it. Press the shutter to capture the still image from the movie clip while it had paused. Magnifying & Trimming Still Images Turn the power on, and set the...

  • Page 50: Humbnail

    AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Viewing in Thumbnail Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAYBACK mode ( page 13). 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 51: Ingle File

    AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Playing the slide show. Press the SET button ( ) to start the slideshow. During the slideshow, press the SET button ( ) to pause the slideshow and press the SET button again to resume. Deleting Files Deleting a Single File...

  • Page 52: Ultiple Files

    AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Deleting Multiple Files Turn the power on, and set the camera to the thumbnail screen page 45). Open the menu. Press the MENU button, then Press to select to select Delete ( ) and press the SET button.

  • Page 53: Iles

    AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Deleting All Files Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAYBACK mode ( page 13). Open the menu. Press the MENU button, then use the four-way control to select Delete ( and press the SET button.

  • Page 54: Ultiple Files

    AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Protecting All Files Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAYBACK mode ( page 13). Open the menu. Press the MENU button, then use the four-way control to select Protect ( ) and press the SET button.

  • Page 55: Images

    AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Select multiple images. Use the four-way control to select the image. Press the SET button toggles the on and off. Repeat this step until all images that you want to protect are displayed with an icon Protect images.

  • Page 56: Image Size

    AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Changing the Image Size Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAYBACK mode page 13). 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 57 AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Choosing the Image with Photo Frame Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAYBACK mode page 13). 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 58: Iles

    AgfaPhoto DC-2030m 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 59: Dpof

    AgfaPhoto DC-2030m 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 60: Image

    AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Choosing a Startup Image Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAYBACK mode page 13). Open the menu. Press the MENU button, then use the four-way control to select Start-up Image ( ) and press the SET button.

  • Page 61: Camera To Atv

    AgfaPhoto DC-2030m 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 ( page 19). Turn off the camera and the TV.

  • Page 62: Camera To Apc

    AgfaPhoto DC-2030m 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...

  • Page 63: Older & File Name

    AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Appendix About the 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 Your camera creates three directory names: DICAM.
  • Page 64 AgfaPhoto DC-2030m File Naming File name begins with “DSCI” and are followed by a 4-digit number that increases in sequence. File numbering starts from 0001 when a new folder is created. If the highest folder number is 999 and highest file number exceeds 9999, the camera will display the warning message “Folder cannot be created”.
  • Page 65 AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Power does not turn on. Battery is inserted in the wrong Reload battery in the correct direction. direction. Batteries are dead. Replace or recharge batteries. The battery compartment door Make sure the battery compartment is open.
  • Page 66 AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Specifications Sensor 12 megapixel CCD, Size : 1/2.3 inch Lens Focal length : f = 6.3 ( W ) ~ 18.9 ( T ) mm, 3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom LCD Display 2.7” LCD Focus Range Normal: 0.4m ~ Infinity (All Zoom Step) / 0.1m ~ Infinity (at Wide only);...
  • Page 67 AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Microphone Built-in Speaker Built-in Dimension Camera Body ( W x H x T ): 92 x 60.5 x 24.3 mm Weight Camera Body w/o battery : Approx. 115 (g) *These specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 68 73066 Uhingen Germany AgfaPhoto is used under license of Agfa-Gevaert NV & Co. KG or Agfa-Gevaert NV. Neither Agfa-Gevaert NV & Co KG nor Agfa-Gevaert NV manufacture this product or provide any product warranty or support. For service, support and warranty information,...

  • Page 69: Ecognition

    AgfaPhoto DC-2030m Copyright This manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the manufacturer. © Copyright 2008.

  • Page 70: Onformity

    We herewith confirm the following designated product: AgfaPhoto digital camera DC-2030m has been tested and found to comply with the requirements set up in the council directive on the approximation of the law of members’ states relating to the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.

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