AGFA DC-530i user manual Using the Flash

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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.

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

Press the flash button (n) changes the flash mode.

yEach time the flash button is pressed, the flash icon (o) changes.

Auto flash:

Flash fires automatically when shooting conditions require extra lighting.

Red-eye reduction:

Flash strobes to let the subject’s eyes adjust to the flash, then fires again to take the actual image. Your camera will detect the subject brightness and use the flash only when required.

Force on:

Flash fires every time you take a photo, regardless of lighting conditions.

Slow sync:

Flash fires with a slow shutter speed.

Force off:

The flash never fires even in dark situation.

3 Press shutter button to take a picture.

Caution

yThe flash charging time may increase when the battery is low.

yThe available flash settings are limited depending on the REC mode you selected (page 51).

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Contents DC-530i Extending battery life Precautions„ FCC Compliance and Advisory Iii ContentsMaking Connections Getting Started Using This MenuAttaching the Wrist Strap Scope of deliveryParts of the Camera Page Inserting the Batteries Low Battery IndicatorAbout Battery Type Insert the card Inserting the Memory CardTips About Camera MemorySetting the Date & Time Setting the Display Language / Date & TimeSetting the Display Language Apply the setting REC mode Using the LCD MonitorDpof Play modeChanging the LCD Status „ REC mode„ Play mode Press the Power button n again to turn the power off Turning the Power On and OffPower Saving Function Basic OperationSwitching between REC mode and Play mode Changing the ModeSelecting the REC mode Set the camera to the REC mode Launch the mode palettePage Change the setting Using the MenusREC menu Select an itemOpen the Setup menu Setup menuREC menu list Movie Press the Menu n button to close the menuReset Setup menu listBeep OffNiMH PALComputer / Printer Recording Still Images Basic RecordingHalf press the shutter button to focus the image Take a pictureUsing the Q mode Quality Values Setting the Resolution and Quality Resolution Values Recording Movie Clips Setting the Movie SizeUsing the Zoom Function Using the Flash Using the Macro 10 sec Using the Self-timer & BurstDouble BurstRecording Audio Clips Recording and Playing VoicesPlaying Back Audio Clips Press the shutter button again to end recordingRecording a Voice Memo Adding a Voice MemoOpen the Play menu Press the SET button to start recording for 30 secondsOther Recording Functions Setting the MeteringSetting the White Balance Setting the Exposure Setting the ISOSetting the AEB Setting the HighlightSetting Date Stamp Setting the SharpnessSetting the Photo Effect Playback Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Play modePlaying Back Images Press the four-way control or nMagnify the image Magnifying & Trimming Still ImagesTrim the image Save the imageViewing in Thumbnail Change the slide show settingsButton to show the selected image in full screen Playing a Slide ShowDeleting a Single File Deleting FilesPlaying the slide show Press or to select Select, and then press the SET button Deleting Multiple FilesSelect multiple images Delete imagesProtecting All Files Play mode Open the menuProtecting a Single File Press the SET button to protect all images Press or to select Lock all, and then press the SET buttonProtecting Multiple Files Thumbnail screen Open the menuRotating Still Images Editing ImagesPress the SET button to rotate the image Changing the Image SizeChanging the Image with Effects Copying the FilesPrint 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 Ulead Photo Explorer 8 SE Basic Installing the SoftwareInstall VideoStudio 7 SE VCD Utilities DriversInstalling Ulead Photo Explorer 8 SE Basic Installing the Software DriverFollow the on-screen instructions to install the drivers Drive. The autorun menu appearsUlead Photo Explorer 8 SE Basic Installing VideoStudio 7 SE VCDUsing the Software About the Folder & File Name AppendixFolder Structure File NamingProblem Cause Solution TroubleshootingFunction Available List Mode FunctionStill Capture Ntsc / PAL SpecificationsManufactured by plawa-feinwerktechnik GmbH & Co. KG Customer careDeclaration of Conformity