AGFA DC-830i operating instructions Basic Recording, Recording Still Images, Take a picture

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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.

yAim the focus area (n) to the subject that you want to take.

Half press the shutter button to focus the image.

yThe focus area (n) becomes green while in focus, then shutter speed (o), aperture value (p) and ISO value (q) are displayed.

yIf the shutter speed is slow or the possibility that image may be blurred, the

shake warning icon may appear on the LCD monitor. To avoid this, use a tripod to stabilize the camera when recording images.

4 Take a picture.

yPress the shutter button fully to take a picture.

Caution

yMake sure that your fingers or the wrist strap does not block the lens.

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Contents Disclaimer PrecautionsExtending battery life Page Iii ContentsMaking Connections Getting Started Using This MenuContent Parts of the Camera Page Inserting the Batteries Low Battery IndicatorAbout Battery Type DCF Protocol Inserting the Memory CardInsert the card About Camera MemorySetting the Date & Time Setting the Display Language / Date & TimeSetting the Display Language Apply the setting REC mode Using the LCD MonitorDpof Playback modeChanging the LCD Status „ REC mode„ Playback mode Basic Operation Turning the Power On and OffPress the Power button n again to turn the power off Power Saving FunctionSet the camera to the REC mode Launch the mode palette Changing the ModeSwitching between REC mode and Playback mode Selecting the REC modePage Select an item Using the MenusChange the setting REC menuREC menu list Movie Setup menuOpen the Setup menu Beep Press the Menu n button to close the menu Setup menu listVolume ShutterAlkaline ResetPAL Computer / PrinterTake a picture Basic RecordingRecording Still Images Half press the shutter button to focus the imageUsing the Q mode Quality Values Setting Image Size and QualityResolution Values Using the Zoom Function Using the Flash Using the Macro Burst Using the Self-timer & BurstSec 10 secFinish recording Setting the Movie SizeRecording Movie Clips Start recordingPlaying Back Audio Clips Recording Audio ClipsPlaying Back a Voice Memo Recording a Voice MemoOpen the Playback menu Press the SET button to start recording for 30 secondsOther Recording Functions Setting the MeteringSetting the White Balance Setting the Highlight Setting the ISOSetting the Exposure Setting the AEBSetting Date Stamp Setting the SharpnessSetting the Photo Effect Press the four-way control Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Playback modePlayback Playback ImagesSave the image Magnifying & Trimming Still ImagesMagnify the image Trim the imagePlaying a Slide Show Viewing in ThumbnailOpen the menu Deleting FilesDeleting a Single File Delete images Deleting Multiple FilesPress or to select Select, and then press the SET button Select multiple imagesPress To select Lock all, and then press the SET button To the Playback modeProtecting a Single File Protecting All FilesProtect images Protecting Multiple FilesChanging the Image Size Editing ImagesRotating Still Images Press the SET button to rotate the imagePress or to select an option, and then press the SET button Changing the Image with EffectsPress To select Single, then press the SET button Copying the FilesBe sure you have inserted a memory Card into your digital camera. SetPrint the date stamp out Setting the DpofChoosing 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 File Naming AppendixAbout the Folder & File Name Folder StructureProblem Cause Solution TroubleshootingNtsc / PAL SpecificationsFunction Available List Mode Still Capture FunctionISO Page Customer care Service & Repair Hotline EuropeService & Support Hotline Germany Online Service / International contactFCC Compliance and Advisory