AGFA DC-530i user manual Precautions, Extending battery life

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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. We reserve the right to make changes to this product and its accessories without prior notice.

Warning! Never try to open the camera or to take it apart. 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:

Excessive use of flash

Editing images on the camera display

Using the camera display as a view finder

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.

Precautions

yBefore using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.

yDo not aim the camera directly into the sun or other intense light sources which could damage your eyesight.

yDo not try to open the case of the camera or attempt to modify this camera in

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Contents DC-530i Precautions Extending battery life„ FCC Compliance and Advisory Contents IiiMaking Connections Using This Menu Getting StartedScope of delivery Attaching the Wrist StrapParts of the Camera Page Inserting the Batteries Low Battery IndicatorAbout Battery Type Tips Inserting the Memory CardInsert the card About Camera MemorySetting the Date & Time Setting the Display Language / Date & TimeSetting the Display Language Apply the setting Using the LCD Monitor REC modePlay mode DpofChanging the LCD Status „ REC mode„ Play mode Power Saving Function Turning the Power On and OffPress the Power button n again to turn the power off Basic OperationSelecting the REC mode Changing the ModeSwitching between REC mode and Play mode Set the camera to the REC mode Launch the mode palettePage REC menu Using the MenusChange the setting Select an itemREC menu list Movie Setup menuOpen the Setup menu Press the Menu n button to close the menuBeep Setup menu listReset OffNiMH PALComputer / Printer Half press the shutter button to focus the image Basic RecordingRecording Still Images Take a pictureUsing the Q mode Quality Values Setting the Resolution and QualityResolution Values Setting the Movie Size Recording Movie ClipsUsing the Zoom Function Using the Flash Using the Macro Double Using the Self-timer & Burst10 sec BurstPlaying Back Audio Clips Recording and Playing VoicesRecording Audio Clips Press the shutter button again to end recordingOpen the Play menu Adding a Voice MemoRecording a Voice Memo Press the SET button to start recording for 30 secondsOther Recording Functions Setting the MeteringSetting the White Balance Setting the AEB Setting the ISOSetting the Exposure Setting the HighlightSetting Date Stamp Setting the SharpnessSetting the Photo Effect Playing Back Images Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Play modePlayback Press the four-way control or nTrim the image Magnifying & Trimming Still ImagesMagnify the image Save the imageButton to show the selected image in full screen Change the slide show settingsViewing in Thumbnail Playing a Slide ShowDeleting a Single File Deleting FilesPlaying the slide show Select multiple images Deleting Multiple FilesPress or to select Select, and then press the SET button Delete imagesProtecting All Files Play mode Open the menuProtecting a Single File Protecting Multiple Files Press or to select Lock all, and then press the SET buttonPress the SET button to protect all images Thumbnail screen Open the menuPress the SET button to rotate the image Editing ImagesRotating Still Images Changing the Image SizeCopying the Files Changing the Image with EffectsPrint the date stamp out Setting the DpofS3 Press or to select Single, then press the SET button Choosing a Startup Image Display on TV Connecting the Camera to a TVMaking Connections Connecting the Camera to a Computer with the USB Cable Connecting the Camera to a PCUsing the Card Reader System Requirements Software InstallationDouble-click the Removable Disk icon to view its contents Install VideoStudio 7 SE VCD Installing the SoftwareInstall Ulead Photo Explorer 8 SE Basic Utilities DriversFollow the on-screen instructions to install the drivers Installing the Software DriverInstalling Ulead Photo Explorer 8 SE Basic Drive. The autorun menu appearsUlead Photo Explorer 8 SE Basic Installing VideoStudio 7 SE VCDUsing the Software Folder Structure AppendixAbout the Folder & File Name File NamingTroubleshooting Problem Cause SolutionMode Function Function Available ListStill Capture Specifications Ntsc / PALCustomer care Manufactured by plawa-feinwerktechnik GmbH & Co. KGDeclaration of Conformity