AGFA DC-530i Other Recording Functions, Setting the Metering, Setting the White Balance

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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.

Setting the White Balance

Adjust the white balance to match different light sources such as sunlight, incandescent (tungsten) lighting or, fluorescent lighting.

Option	Description
	Automatically corrects white balance. Ideal for general
	photography.

	Adjusts for bright sun conditions, or natural light conditions.

	Adjusts for cloudy days or twilight conditions

	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.

	For more accurate adjustment or when the light source
	cannot be specified.

Tips

yPoint the camera at a white piece of paper or similar object under the lighting conditions for which you want to set the white balance, and then press the Shutter button.

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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 About Battery Type Low Battery IndicatorInserting the Batteries Tips Inserting the Memory CardInsert the card About Camera MemorySetting the Display Language Setting the Display Language / Date & TimeSetting the Date & Time Apply the setting Using the LCD Monitor REC modePlay mode Dpof„ Play mode „ REC modeChanging the LCD Status 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 OffComputer / Printer PALNiMH Half press the shutter button to focus the image Basic RecordingRecording Still Images Take a pictureUsing the Q mode Resolution Values Setting the Resolution and QualityQuality 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 secondsSetting the White Balance Setting the MeteringOther Recording Functions Setting the AEB Setting the ISOSetting the Exposure Setting the HighlightSetting the Photo Effect Setting the SharpnessSetting Date Stamp 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 ShowPlaying the slide show Deleting FilesDeleting a Single File Select multiple images Deleting Multiple FilesPress or to select Select, and then press the SET button Delete imagesProtecting a Single File Play mode Open the menuProtecting All Files 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 EffectsS3 Press or to select Single, then press the SET button Setting the DpofPrint the date stamp out Choosing a Startup Image Making Connections Connecting the Camera to a TVDisplay on TV Using the Card Reader Connecting the Camera to a PCConnecting the Camera to a Computer with the USB Cable Double-click the Removable Disk icon to view its contents Software InstallationSystem Requirements 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 appearsUsing the Software Installing VideoStudio 7 SE VCDUlead Photo Explorer 8 SE Basic 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