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  • Page 1 OPTIMA 1338mT User manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface About this Manual ......................iv Copyright........................iv Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance........iv Declaration of Conformity ..................iv Trademark Recognition....................v Safety and Handling Precautions ..................v Camera Information ....................v Battery Information ....................v Using this Menu......................v Introduction System Requirements ....................1 Main Features ......................1 Package Contents ......................2 Camera Views......................3 Front View ......................3...
  • Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Using Smile Detection Mode ..................25 Setting Flash ......................26 Setting Snapshot Menu ....................27 Resolution ......................27 Quality ........................28 ISO ........................28 Metering .......................28 White Balance ......................29 Effect ........................29 AF Area ........................30 Flash Intensity ......................31 EV Compensation ....................31 Photo Frame ......................32 Sharpness......................32 Saturation ......................32 Contrast ........................33...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS To protect multiple files ..................48 To protect all files ....................48 To unprotect files ....................48 Deleting Files ......................49 To delete a file......................49 To delete a voice memo ..................49 To delete multiple files..................49 To delete all files ....................49 Setting Playback Menu .....................50 Resize ........................50 Voice Memo ......................51 Red-Eye Correction....................51...
  • Page 5: Preface

    Chapter i: Preface Preface About this Manual This manual is designed to assist you in using your new digital camera. All information presented is as accurate as possible but is subject to change without notice. Copyright This manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved.
  • Page 6: Trademark Recognition

    Chapter i: Preface Trademark Recognition Windows 98/2000/ME/XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operation System. All other companies or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. YouTube is a brand of Google, Inc.
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new AgfaPHoto digital camera. This manual provides step-by-step instructions on how to use your camera, and is intended for your reference only. System Requirements In order to get the most out of your camera, your computer must meet the...
  • Page 8: Package Contents

    Chapter 1: Introduction Package Contents Please check the contents of your camera package. It should contain: AgfaPhoto Li-ion battery Battery charger OPTIMA 1338mT Wrist strap USB cable Power cord CD-ROM Quick Start Guide Camera pouch AV cable...
  • Page 9: Camera Views

    Chapter 1: Introduction Camera Views Front View Self-timer LED Flash Zoom Microphone Back View Zoom buttons Play button DISP Display button Top View Shutter button Stabilizer button LED indicator Power button...
  • Page 10: Bottom View

    Chapter 1: Introduction Bottom View USB / TV Out Battery/ SD card compartment Speaker Tripod screw hole Left View Strap ring Camera Buttons Your camera is equipped with different buttons for ease of use. Button Description Power Press to turn on/off the power. Stabilizer The stabilizer sets the optimal ISO value according to light levels to com- pensate for camera shake.
  • Page 11: Notifications

    Chapter 1: Introduction Notifications Your camera gives feedback to users in two ways: • LED Indicators • Operation Sound Led Indicators Your camera is equipped with 2 LED indicators: • Operation Lamp, located on top of your camera. See “Top View” on page 3 to locate the Operation Lamp, and •...
  • Page 12: Operation Sound

    Chapter 1: Introduction Operation Sound Your camera is equipped with a speaker for operation sound. Buzzer Camera Status One beep Denotes the start of an operation like recording and printing. Also beeps when using menu and set properties. Two beeps Denotes completion of an operation.
  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Chapter 2: Getting Started Getting Started Attaching the Wrist Strap Follow these instructions to attach the wrist strap to your camera to facilitate easy carrying: 1. Insert the short loop of the strap in the strap ring. 2. Thread the larger loop of the strap though the short loop and pull tight to attach the strap to the camera.
  • Page 14: Inserting An Sd/Sdhc Memory Card

    Chapter 2: Getting Started Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card Expand your camera’s storage by using SD or SDHC memory cards. Your camera supports SD cards of up to 4GB and SDHC cards of up to 8GB in size. Follow these instructions to insert the SD/SDHC card. 1.
  • Page 15: Turning The Power On And Off

    Chapter 2: Getting Started The battery icon on the LCD screen indicates the battery level. See “LCD Screen Layout” on page Turning the Power On and Off There are two ways to turn on the camera: • Press and hold the Power button for 0. 3 seconds. The start up image displays briefly and the startup sound plays if enabled.
  • Page 16: Modes

    Chapter 2: Getting Started Modes Your camera has two modes: Record mode • Set to Record mode to capture images and record videos and audio clips • Record mode can be further set to: Snapshot mode. Use this mode to capture still images. Other scene modes can •...
  • Page 17: Using The Lcd Screen

    Chapter 3: Using the LCD Screen Using the LCD Screen The high resolution 3” touch screen LCD screen shows all important information regarding camera settings as well as the visual image of your photo or video. The display on the LCD screen is called the On Screen Display or OSD. LCD Screen Layout The following illustrations show the LCD screen layout and icon descriptions.
  • Page 18: Playback Mode Screen Layout

    Chapter 3: Using the LCD Screen Item Description Exposure Displays exposure settings. Quick-Set Bar Tap to activate Quick-Set Bar. Displays ISO settings. White Balance Displays white balance settings. Metering Displays metering settings. Histogram Graphic display of ISO settings. Battery Indicates battery level. Playback Mode Screen Layout The Playback mode display varies depending on the type of image being viewed.
  • Page 19 Chapter 3: Using the LCD Screen Item Description Previous Tap to display previous file. Voice memo Indicates voice memo is attached. DPOF Indicates the file is marked for printing. Protect Indicates the file is protected.
  • Page 20 Chapter 3: Using the LCD Screen Playback mode of videos: 27/27 00:30/00:50 Item Description Battery Indicates the battery level. File no. / Total no. Indicates the file number over the total number of files in the storage card. Movie clip Indicates the file is a movie.
  • Page 21 Chapter 3: Using the LCD Screen Item Description Previous Tap to display previous file. Protect Indicates the file is protected. Volume Adjusts and displays volume level. Playback buttons Tap buttons to play / pause / stop / fast forward / rewind movie.
  • Page 22 Chapter 3: Using the LCD Screen Playback mode of audio clips: 27/27 00:30/00:50 Item Description Battery Indicates the battery level. File no. / Total no. Indicates the file number over the total number of files in the storage card. Voice memo Indicates the file is an audio file Quick-Set Bar Tap to activate Quick-Set Bar.
  • Page 23 Chapter 3: Using the LCD Screen Item Description Previous Tap to display previous file. Protect Indicates the file is protected. Volume Adjusts and displays volume level. Playback buttons Tap buttons to play / pause / stop / fast forward / rewind audio playback.
  • Page 24: Changing The Lcd Screen Display

    Chapter 3: Using the LCD Screen Changing the LCD Screen Display The type of information displayed on the LCD screen can be changed using the Display button. Press the Display button repeatedly to change the LCD display from one type to another.
  • Page 25: Using Quick-Set Bar

    Chapter 3: Using the LCD Screen Chapter 3: Using the LCD Screen Using Quick-Set Bar The Quick-Set Bar acts as a shortcut menu to adjust basic settings in Record and Playback Mode. The menu icons show the current settings for each function.
  • Page 26 Chapter 3: Using the LCD Screen Playback Mode The Quick-Set Bar in Playback mode contains 10 menu options. Unavailable functions or functions with preset settings appear as gray icons. To activate the function submenu, tap the function icon. To access other playback settings, tap the Main Menu icon. Menu Item Description Effect...
  • Page 27: Recording Photos, Videos And

    Chapter 4: Recording Photos, Videos and Voices Recording Photos, Videos and Voices Taking Photos Now that you are familiar with your camera, you are now ready to take your photos. Taking photos with your camera is very simple. 1. Turn on the camera by pressing the Power button.
  • Page 28: Setting Zoom Control

    Chapter 4: Recording Photos, Videos and Voices To activate Stabilizer • Press the Stabilizer button on top of your camera to enable/disable stabilizer. Setting Zoom Control Your camera features up to 3x optical zoom and up to 5x of digital zoom. Optical zoom is achieved by mechanically adjusting the lens.
  • Page 29: Setting Scene Mode

    Chapter 4: Recording Photos, Videos and Voices Setting Scene Mode Setting the Scene mode allows you to capture images with preset settings according to the scenes or environment. AUTO AUTO > to launch Scene Mode submenu. 2. Tap to select desired scene. Note: The Scene Mode icon may vary depending on the current settings.
  • Page 30: Using Smile Detection Mode

    Chapter 4: Recording Photos, Videos and Voices Icon Item Description This feature captures still images in high speed Sports motions. This feature is used for wedding or indoor party Party settings. This feature is used to capture warm candle light Candlelight effects.
  • Page 31: Setting Flash

    Chapter 4: Recording Photos, Videos and Voices 3. Press the shutter button to start smile detecting. The smile detection icon blinks every second to denote camera activity. Smile Detection Icon Camera dislays frame when smile is detected. 4. When smile is detected, the camera will automatically take a shot of the image. It will continuously take shots whenever a smile is detected.
  • Page 32: Setting Snapshot Menu

    Chapter 4: Recording Photos, Videos and Voices Setting Snapshot Menu The Snapshot menu allows you to adjust other capture settings. Some menu functions may be disabled depending on current scene mode. In Snapshot mode, Resolution 1. Tap > > Quality 2.
  • Page 33: Quality

    Chapter 4: Recording Photos, Videos and Voices Quality The Quality function lets you adjust the quality Quality settings of your photos before you capture Superfine them. The quality determines the amount of compression applied to your photos. More Fine compression results in a more detailed image. Normal However, the higher the quality, the more memory space is required in your memory...
  • Page 34: White Balance

    Chapter 4: Recording Photos, Videos and Voices White Balance White Balance The White Balance function allows you to adjust the camera settings according to the white light when recording still images and movies. • When you tap a selection, you can see the preview on the LCD screen synchronously.
  • Page 35: Af Area

    Chapter 4: Recording Photos, Videos and Voices Icon Item Description The camera captures the image with more contrast Vivid and saturation emphasizing on the bold colors. Sepia Images are captured in sepia tones. B&W Images are captured in black and white. Captured image becomes reddish.
  • Page 36: Flash Intensity

    Chapter 4: Recording Photos, Videos and Voices Using Manual AF Area mode When you exit the menu after selecting manual mode, a white focus frame appears on the LCD screen. White Focus Frame Tap the white focus frame to display the instruction frame. Instruction To manually choose the object of focus, drag the white focus frame within the instruction frame.
  • Page 37: Photo Frame

    Chapter 4: Recording Photos, Videos and Voices • To adjust EV settings, tap , drag or tap the slider bar to increase/ decrease the value. As you adjust the settings, the LCD screen synchronously displays the image applying the EV settings. •...
  • Page 38: Contrast

    Chapter 4: Recording Photos, Videos and Voices Icon Item Description Normal Normal saturation is applied. Reduces saturation. Contrast This function allows you to adjust the contrast of your photos. The table below shows the available Contrast settings. Icon Item Description High Enhances the contrast.
  • Page 39: Drive Mode

    Chapter 4: Recording Photos, Videos and Voices Icon Item Description Camera focuses on the detail and sharpness of a very Macro close image. If Macro is enabled, the macro icon is displayed on the LCD screen. Pan Focus Camera focuses on every object. Infinity Camera focuses on distant objects.
  • Page 40: Af Lamp

    Chapter 4: Recording Photos, Videos and Voices AF Lamp AF Lamp The AF Lamp function allows you to record images even in low light conditions. Auto If AF Lamp is set to Auto, the AF lamp located in the front of the camera, see “Front View”...
  • Page 41: Setting Movie Size

    Chapter 4: Recording Photos, Videos and Voices Setting Movie Size The Movie Size function icon appears only in Movie Mode. Use this function to adjust the resolution and quality of movie clips. The table below shows the available size and corresponding image quality settings.
  • Page 42: Setting Frame Rate

    Chapter 4: Recording Photos, Videos and Voices Setting Frame Rate Frame Rate function appears only in Camcorder mode. Use this function to specify the number of frames to capture per second (fps). The higher the frame rate value, the smoother the movie playback will be.
  • Page 43 Chapter 4: Recording Photos, Videos and Voices 3. Tap or press the Shutter button to start recording. 4. Tap or press the Shutter button again to stop recording. Note Voice recording will automatically stop when the maximum memory capacity is full.
  • Page 44: Playback

    Chapter 5: Playback Playback View images, videos and voice recordings through your camera’s Playback mode. Viewing in Single Navigation The Single navigation mode displays the image one by one on the LCD screen. To view images/videos/voice recordings, follow the steps below. 1.
  • Page 45: Viewing In Drag & Play Mode

    Chapter 5: Playback Viewing in Drag & Play Mode 1. Press the W button to view files in Drag & Play mode. 2. Flick your finger to the left/right or tap to change display to previous/next file. 3. Tap the image/video/voice recording to view/play it normally.
  • Page 46: Zooming Images

    Chapter 5: Playback Icons Type Description Voice Record Indicates a voice recording file. DPOF File Indicates the file is marked for printing. File Error Indicates an error file. Zooming Images The zoom view function works with still images only. In normal view, press the T button to activate zoom function, see picture below. Shows zoom location.
  • Page 47: Playing Movies

    Chapter 5: Playback 5. Confirm trim, select whether to: • Save As. Save changes to a new file. • No. Discard changes. • Overwrite. Save and apply changes to the current file. Playing Movies 27/27 1. Select video to play. A video file has a video icon displayed on screen.
  • Page 48: Playing Voice Memo

    Chapter 5: Playback 5. Tap to pause playback. Tap to resume playback. 6. Tap to stop playback. The LCD screen displays the movie frame image in Single navigation mode. Playing Voice Memo Voice memo is recorded and attached separately to a captured image. See “Voice Memo”...
  • Page 49: Using My Drawing Toolbar

    Chapter 5: Playback 5. Start drawing on the image. See picture on the right. 6. When done, press Display button to display the toolbar. 7. Tap to save changes. Save changes? 8. Select whether to: • Save As. Save changes to a new file. Save As •...
  • Page 50: Rotating Images

    Chapter 5: Playback 5. Tap on the LCD screen position to add memo dialog. See picture on the right. 6. When done, press Display button to display the toolbar. 7. Tap to save changes. Save changes? 8. Select whether to: •...
  • Page 51: Setting Z-Lighting

    Chapter 5: Playback 4. Tap SET to add selected photo frame. Add frame? 5. Select whether to: • Save As. Save image as a new file. • No. Discard changes. Save As • Overwrite. Save and apply changes to the current file.
  • Page 52: To Set Dpof On Multiple Files

    Chapter 5: Playback 4. Set the number of copies and date stamp on/ DPOF Setting off. Tap the up/down keys to change settings. Copies Date 5. Tap SET to save settings. To set DPOF on multiple files 1. Tap > 2.
  • Page 53: Protecting/Unprotecting Files

    Chapter 5: Playback Protecting/Unprotecting Files The Protect function lets you lock a file to protect it from being modified or accidentally erased. A protected file has a lock icon when viewed on Playback mode. If the camera is in thumbnail mode, tapping displays protect multiple files Note >...
  • Page 54: Deleting Files

    Chapter 5: Playback Deleting Files The Delete function lets you remove unwanted files in the internal memory or on the memory card. Protected files can not be deleted. Make sure the file is not protected before proceeding. To Note unprotect a file, see “To unprotect files”...
  • Page 55: Setting Playback Menu

    Chapter 5: Playback Setting Playback Menu The Playback menu allows you to edit images, Resize delete files, records voice memo, and setup other Voice Memo playback settings. Protect To go to Playback Menu: Delete 1. Tap > > Indicates current page no. / 2.
  • Page 56: Voice Memo

    Chapter 5: Playback Voice Memo The Voice Memo function allows you to record and attach a voice memo to a saved image. You can record a maximum of 20 seconds of Voice memo per image. This function is only available for still images. To record voice memo: 1.
  • Page 57: Effect

    Chapter 5: Playback To activate Red-Eye Correction: Red-eye Correction 1. View the image on the LCD screen. 2. From the Playback menu, tap Red-eye Correction. 3. The image is displayed on the LCD screen with corrected red-eye. 4. Tap SET to apply red-eye correction. 5.
  • Page 58 Chapter 5: Playback Icon Item Description Vivid Green Image is saved with greenish tint. Vivid Blue Image is saved with bluish tint.
  • Page 59: Using The Setting Menu

    Chapter 6: Using the Setting Menu Using the Setting Menu You can access the Setting menu whether you are in Record or Playback mode. The Setting menu allows you to configure general camera settings. Submenu options may vary depending on the current mode. Unavailable are disabled. To go to Setting Menu: Memory 1.
  • Page 60: Setting Digital Zoom

    Chapter 6: Using the Setting Menu Setting Digital Zoom This feature controls the digital zoom mode of your camera. Your camera enlarges an image using the optical zoom first. When the zoom scale exceeds 5x, the camera uses digital zoom. To set Digital Zoom 1.
  • Page 61: Setting Lcd Brightness

    Chapter 6: Using the Setting Menu Setting LCD Brightness Use the LCD Brightness function to control the LCD brightness. Available settings are: LCD Brightness Bright • Bright. Enhances LCD brightness. Normal • Normal. Normal LCD brightness. Setting Power Save The Power Save function allows you to set an idle time after which the camera automatically sets to sleep mode to save power.
  • Page 62: Setting Hot Key

    Chapter 6: Using the Setting Menu Available settings are: TV Out TV Out NTSC NTSC NTSC • NTSC. Applicable in Japan, USA, Canada NTSC NTSC Taiwan and others. • PAL. Applicable in Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania and others. Setting Hot Key The Hot Key function is available only in snaphshot mode.
  • Page 63: Resetting

    Chapter 6: Using the Setting Menu Resetting The Reset function is used to reset the camera to its initial default settings and to reset file numbering when saving images/videos/voice recordings. To Reset Reset 1. From the Setting menu, select Reset. Reset File No.
  • Page 64: Making Connections

    Chapter 7: Making Connections Making Connections You can connect your camera to: • • Computer • Printer Connecting the Camera to a TV To connect your camera to a TV 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the TV out to match TV’s video out format.
  • Page 65: Connecting The Camera A Pc

    Chapter 7: Making Connections Connecting the Camera a PC You can transfer photos, videos and audio files to your PC. 1. Connect the camera to a PC using the USB cable. 2. Turn on the camera. 3. The PC detects the connection. The camera’s internal memory and memory card display as removable drives in the file...
  • Page 66: Setting Pictbridge Menu

    Chapter 7: Making Connections 3. The camera detects the connection and turns to USB mode. Tap Printer. USB Mode: Mass Storage Printer 4. Select print settings then confirm to print photos. Print all? Print Select Print All Setup Print Index Setting PictBridge Menu Quality To ensure quality of printed photos, activate...
  • Page 67: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix About Folder and File Names Your camera automatically creates specific directory of folders in the internal memory or memory cards to organize captured images, videos and audio files. Folder Structure Your camera creates three directory names: • DICAM. All captured images, videos and audio files are stored in this folder except for files recorded using the Auction or YouTube mode.
  • Page 68: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Cause and/or Action Camera does not turn on. The batteries may be exhausted. Charge or replace the batteries. Camera turns Press any button except the Power button to turn on the camera. ti ll LCD turns blank. Press any button except the Power button to turn on Empty battery icon is Batteries are exhausted, please replace or recharge.
  • Page 69: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Sensor 10 megapixels CCD, Size: 1/2.3 Focal length: f = 6.3 - 18.9 mm, Lens 3X optical zoom, 5x digital zoom LCD Monitor 3.0” color LTPS LCD Normal: 0.4m - Infinity (All zoom step) Focus Range Macro: 0.1m - 0.6m (At wide only) Aperture F = 3.1 - 5.6 Auto: 1 - 1/2000 sec.
  • Page 70 Battery Li-ion battery Operating Temperature 0º C - 40º C Operating Humidity 0% - 90% Microphone Built-in Speaker Built-in Dimensions Normal size 95.45 X 56.45 X 18.9 mm Weight 130g...
  • Page 71: Customer 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. Contact:...

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