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  • Page 1 DC-530i User manual...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing this DC-530i digital camera. Please read these operating instructions carefully in order to use the product correctly. Keep the instructions in a safe place after reading so that you can refer to them later. 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.
  • Page 3 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 fire the flash too close to the eyes of animals or people, especially for young children.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents ETTING THE ESOLUTION AND UALITY ECORDING OVIE LIPS GETTING STARTED ETTING THE OVIE SING THE UNCTION SING SING THE LASH COPE OF DELIVERY SING THE ACRO & B TTACHING THE RIST TRAP SING THE TIMER URST ARTS OF THE AMERA RECORDING AND PLAYING VOICES NSERTING THE...

  • Page 5: Card

    SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ROTECTING A INGLE ROTECTING ILES ROTECTING ULTIPLE ILES YSTEM EQUIREMENTS DITING MAGES NSTALLING THE OFTWARE OTATING TILL MAGES NSTALLING THE OFTWARE RIVER 8 SE HANGING THE MAGE NSTALLING LEAD HOTO XPLORER HANGING THE MAGE WITH FFECTS ASIC 7 SE VCD OPYING THE ILES NSTALLING...

  • Page 6: Using This Menu

    Getting Started Using This Menu Quick Start This is the overview about take pictures and play back images with this camera. For detail operation, please refer to the corresponding pages. Getting Started This section contains information you should know before using this camera. Basic Operations This section explains all recording features of this camera.

  • Page 7: Scope Of Delivery

    Scope of delivery Camera USB cable AV cable Soft case Strap 2 x AA batteries Software installation User’s manual CD-ROM Attaching the Wrist Strap Attach the wrist strap to your camera as shown. Do not swing the camera around by the strap.

  • Page 8: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera 1. Self-timer Lamp 2. Flash 3. Loudspeaker 4. Lens 5. LCD Monitor 6. Operation Lamp 7. Zoom Button See also: Thumbnail Playback Zoom 8. Playback Button 9. Menu Button 10. Mode Button 11. Delete Button 12. Flash Button 13.
  • Page 9 15. Strap Ring 16. Shutter Button 17. Power Button 18. Microphone 19. USB/ AV Terminal 20. Tripod Socket 21. Battery Cover / Memory card slot...

  • Page 10: Inserting The Batteries

    Inserting the Batteries The camera is powered by two AA-size alkaline batteries or rechargeable NiMH (min. 1600 mAh / 1.2V) 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: Inserting The Memory Card

    Inserting the Memory Card You can use SD Card or MMC 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: Anguage

    Setting the 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 ( page 16).
  • 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 about two days, the Date & Time setting will be lost. In this case, make these settings again.

  • Page 14: Using The Lcd Monitor

    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 Focus area Flash Shake warning Zoom indicator...
  • Page 15 PLAY mode Playback mode Recording info Protect Battery Voice memo Captured date & time File number / Total Voice memo control Storage media 10 DPOF Resolution Some information may not display correctly if you display images captured by other camera model.

  • Page 16: Tatus

    Changing the LCD Status Press the SET/DISP button changes the LCD status as shown below: REC mode (A) OSD on (B) Guide line (C) OSD off Use the “Guide line” to compose images easily before shooting images. PLAY mode (D) Full OSD (E) Basic OSD You cannot change the LCD status in the following situation: Recording movie clips or audio files...

  • Page 17: Turning The Power On And Off

    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 PLAY button ( ) to turn on the camera in the PLAY mode.

  • Page 18: Changing The Mode

    Changing the Mode You can record images and voices in the REC mode. And using the PLAY mode to replay, delete, or edit images on the LCD monitor. Switching between REC mode and PLAY mode In REC mode, press the PLAY button ( ) to switch to the PLAY mode.
  • Page 19 Display Title Description Q Mode Allows beginners to take pictures easily. Landscape Used for the wide scenic views. Portrait Blurring the background to focus on the subject. Snow Used for the beach or snow scenes. Fireworks Slow shutter speed to take fireworks exploding. Shooting the subject while keeping the background night Night Scene scenery.

  • Page 20: 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 13). Open the REC menu. Press the MENU button ( ) to display the menu.
  • Page 21 Blue Date Stamp Off / Date / Date & Time Digital Zoom Off / On REC menu list (Movie) Menu Item Available Setting Page Movie Size Metering White Balance Auto / Setup menu Turn the power on, and set the camera to the REC or PLAY mode ( page 13).
  • Page 22 Setup menu list Menu Item Functions [Shutter]: Sets the shutter sound on and off. [Start-up]: Sets a type of the start-up sound. Sets the operation sound on and off. Sounds [Beep]: [Volume]: Adjusts the volume of the shutter sound, start-up sound, beep and playback sound.
  • Page 23 Menu Item Functions Resetting the file number is useful for avoiding the file name duplication when images are downloaded to a computer ( page 49). You can review images on a television with a supplied AV cable page 43). TV Out should be set to either NTSC or PAL TV Out depending on your region.

  • Page 24: Recording Still Images

    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. Half press the shutter button to focus the image.
  • Page 25 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 Button Macro: Off / On...

  • Page 26: S Etting The R Esolution And Q Uality

    Setting the Resolution 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 detail operation, see page 15. Resolution Values Image Size Print Size...

  • Page 27: R Ecording M Ovie C Lips

    Recording Movie Clips Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Movie mode ( page 13). 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 28: Using The Zoom Function

    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

    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 cycles your camera through the various flash modes. The flash will not activate when continuous shooting or movie recording.

  • Page 30: Using The Macro

    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 (zoomed out) setting and 40 cm in the maximum telephoto (zoomed in) setting.
  • Page 31 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 ( page 13).

  • Page 32: R Ecording A Udio C Lips

    Recording and Playing Voices Recording Audio Clips Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Voice REC mode ( page 13). 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 Press the shutter button again to end recording.

  • Page 33: Adding A Voice Memo

    Adding a Voice Memo You can add a voice memo to the still images after you record it. Recording a Voice Memo Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY mode ( page 13). Press to select a still image that you want to add a voice memo.

  • Page 34: Other Recording Functions

    Other Recording Functions Setting the Metering There are 3 different light metering options available on your camera. Option Description 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 Selects an exposure based on a single reading taken from the center of your picture.

  • Page 35: S Etting The Iso

    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 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 36: Setting The Photo Effect

    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. The edges of the image are sharp. This is suitable for printing.

  • Page 37: Playback

    Playback Playing Back Images Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY mode ( page 13). 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 38: M Agnifying & T Rimming S Till I Mages

    paused. Magnifying & Trimming Still Images Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY mode ( page 13). Select an image. Press ( ) to select the image that you want to magnify or trimming. Only still images can be magnified and trimmed.

  • Page 39: V Iewing In T Humbnail

    Viewing in Thumbnail Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY 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 40: D Eleting F Iles

    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 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY mode ( page 13).

  • Page 41: D Eleting M Ultiple F Iles

    Deleting Multiple Files Turn the power on, and set the camera to the thumbnail screen ( page 34). Open the menu. Press the MENU button, then Press to select to select Delete ( ) and press the SET button. Press to select [Select], and then press the SET button.

  • Page 42: Protecting All 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 PLAY 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 43: P Rotecting M Ultiple F Iles

    Press to select [Lock all], and then press the SET button. To unlock all files, select [Unlock all] in this step, then press the SET button. Press the SET button to protect all images. Protecting Multiple Files Turn the power on, and set the camera to the thumbnail screen ( page 34).

  • Page 44: E Diting I Mages

    Editing Images Rotating Still Images Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY mode ( page 13). Press to select the image you want to rotate. Open the menu. Press the MENU button, then use the four-way control to select Rotate ) and press the SET button.

  • Page 45: C Hanging The I Mage With E Ffects

    Changing the Image with Effects Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY mode ( page 13). Press to select the image you want to add the effect. Open the menu. Press the MENU button, then use the four-way control to select Effect ) and press the SET button.

  • Page 46: S Etting 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 47: Choosing A Startup Image

    Choosing a Startup Image Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY mode ( page 13). Open the menu. Press the MENU button, then use the four-way control to select S.Image ) and press the SET button. Press to select the image you want, then press the SET button to apply the choice.

  • Page 48: 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 ( page 18). Turn off the camera and the TV. Use the supplied AV cable to connect the camera to the TV set.

  • Page 49: Connecting The Camera To A Pc

    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 from the camera and insert it in a card reader that is connected to...

  • Page 50: Equirements

    Double-click the “Removable Disk” icon to view its contents. Files stored on camera are located in the folder name “DCIM”. Software Installation System Requirements Windows PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 233 MHz Windows XP/2000/ME/98SE/98 Minimum 32 MB RAM USB port CD-ROM drive 800x600 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor...

  • Page 51: S Oftware

    *Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Installing the Software The bundled software CD has the drivers and software that come with camera. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The autorun menu appears: The following software is listed: Install Ulead Photo Explorer 8 SE Basic Installs software for organizing and keeping track of you media.

  • Page 52: S Oftware D River

    Computer] or [Windows Explorer] and double-click the file named [autorun.exe] to start the program. You can also click [Run] in the Windows Startup menu, enter “D:\autorun.exe”（where D is your CD-ROM drive letter） in the text box, and click [OK]. Installing the Software Driver Windows 98 (Second Edition) requires the installation if the driver to use the camera as a mass storage device.

  • Page 53: S Oftware

    Installing VideoStudio 7 SE VCD VideoStudio 7 SE VCD is a video editing application that is included on the software installation CD-ROM. This software requires Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows XP on your computer. Install the included software installation CD-Rom in you computer’s CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 54: Folder & File Name

    VideoStudio 7 SE VCD. 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 Folder name begins with a 3-digit number from 100 to 999 and followed by “DICAM”, each folder holds up to 9999 files.

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    computer. It may be unable to playback the data using the digital camera. Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Power does not turn on. Battery is inserted in the Reload battery in the correct wrong direction. direction. Batteries are dead. Replace or recharge batteries. The battery compartment Make sure the battery door is open.

  • Page 56: A Vailable L Ist

    the USB cable. computer / turn the camera Function Available List Still Capture Mode Function One time AF Focus Continuous AF Infinity Fixed Macro Auto Red eye Flash Force on Slow sync Force off 16:9 Resolution Movie Size S.Fine Quality Fine Normal Center...
  • Page 57 Still Capture Mode Function Cloudy Tungsten Fluor_H Fluor_L Custom Auto +0.3 ~ +2.0 Exposur -0.3 ~ -2.0 2 sec. Drive Mode 10 sec. Double Burst Type 1 Highlight Type 2 Type 3 Hard Sharpness Normal Soft B&W Sepia Effect Negative Green Blue Date Stamp...

  • Page 58: Specifications

    Still Capture Mode Function Date & Time Digital Zoom : Factory setting Default Available Not available : Setting is retained even after mode switch or power off (*): Set to [OFF] after power off. Specifications Sensor 5 megapixel CCD, Size : 1/2.5 inch Lens Focal length: f=6.2 ~ 18.6mm , 3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom...

  • Page 59: Customer Care

    Microphone Built-in Speaker Built-in Dimension 89,5 x 61 x 27 mm Weight Camera Body w/o battery: Approx. 128 g *These specifications are subject to change without notice. Customer care More information on the complete product range can be found under: www.plawa.com Service &...
  • Page 60 Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the European Union This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
  • Page 61 AGFAPHOTO is used under license of Agfa-Gevaert AG. Agfa-Gevaert AG does not manufacture this product or provide any product warranty or support. For service, support and warranty information, contact the distributor or manufacturer. All other brands and product names are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Product design and technical features can be changed without notice.

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