AGFA DC-830i 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 Precautions Extending battery lifeDisclaimer Page Iii ContentsMaking Connections Getting Started Using This MenuContent Parts of the Camera Page Low Battery Indicator About Battery TypeInserting the Batteries Insert the card Inserting the Memory CardAbout Camera Memory DCF ProtocolSetting the Display Language / Date & Time Setting the Display LanguageSetting the Date & Time Apply the setting REC mode Using the LCD MonitorDpof Playback mode„ REC mode „ Playback modeChanging the LCD Status 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 Playback 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 itemSetup menu Open the Setup menuREC menu list Movie Volume Press the Menu n button to close the menu Setup menu listShutter BeepPAL ResetComputer / Printer AlkalineRecording Still Images Basic RecordingHalf press the shutter button to focus the image Take a pictureUsing the Q mode Setting Image Size and Quality Resolution ValuesQuality Values Using the Zoom Function Using the Flash Using the Macro Sec Using the Self-timer & Burst10 sec Burst Recording Movie Clips Setting the Movie Size Start recording Finish recordingPlaying Back Audio Clips Recording Audio ClipsOpen the Playback menu Recording a Voice MemoPress the SET button to start recording for 30 seconds Playing Back a Voice MemoSetting the Metering Setting the White BalanceOther Recording Functions Setting the Exposure Setting the ISOSetting the AEB Setting the HighlightSetting the Sharpness Setting the Photo EffectSetting Date Stamp Playback Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Playback modePlayback Images Press the four-way controlMagnify the image Magnifying & Trimming Still ImagesTrim the image Save the imagePlaying a Slide Show Viewing in ThumbnailDeleting Files Deleting a Single FileOpen the menu Press or to select Select, and then press the SET button Deleting Multiple FilesSelect multiple images Delete imagesProtecting a Single File To the Playback modeProtecting All Files Press To select Lock all, and then press the SET buttonProtect images Protecting Multiple FilesRotating Still Images Editing ImagesPress the SET button to rotate the image Changing the Image SizePress or to select an option, and then press the SET button Changing the Image with EffectsBe sure you have inserted a memory Copying the FilesCard into your digital camera. Set Press To select Single, then press the SET buttonPrint the date stamp out Setting the DpofChoosing a Startup Image Connecting the Camera to a TV Making ConnectionsDisplay on TV Connecting the Camera to a PC Using the Card ReaderConnecting the Camera to a Computer with the USB Cable About the Folder & File Name AppendixFolder Structure File NamingProblem Cause Solution TroubleshootingNtsc / PAL SpecificationsFunction Available List Mode Still Capture FunctionISO Page Service & Support Hotline Germany Service & Repair Hotline EuropeOnline Service / International contact Customer careFCC Compliance and Advisory