AGFA DC-630i 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 to cycle 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) to change 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 56).

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Contents Page Disclaimer Extending battery lifePrecautions „ FCC Compliance and Advisory IiiContents Making Connections Getting Started Using This MenuAttaching the Wrist Strap Parts of the Camera Page Inserting the Batteries Low Battery IndicatorAbout Battery Type Insert the card Inserting the Memory CardTips About Camera MemorySetting the Display Language Setting the Display Language / Date & TimeSelect a language Press the Menu button to close the menuSet date and time Setting the Date & TimeApply the setting REC mode Using the LCD MonitorDpof Playback modeChanging the LCD Status „ REC mode„ Playback 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 Playback mode Changing the ModeSelecting the REC mode Set the camera to the REC mode Launch the mode paletteSet the camera to the REC mode Selecting the ASM modeLaunch the ASM mode Exit the ASM modeChange the setting Using the MenusREC menu Select an itemREC menu list Movie Setup menuOpen the Setup menu Reset Press the Menu n button to close the menu Setup menu listBeep OffPAL NtscComputer / Printer AlkalineRecording Still Images Basic RecordingHalf press the shutter button to focus the image Take a pictureFace Tracking Off / On Using the Q modeStabilizer Off / On Quality Values Setting Image Size and QualityResolution Values Using the Zoom Function Using the Flash Using the Macro 10 sec Using the Self-timer & BurstDouble BurstUsing the Shutter Priority Using the Aperture PriorityTurn the power on, and set the camera to Using the Manual Exposure Recording Movie Clips Setting the Movie SizeStart recording Finish recordingPlaying Back Audio Clips Recording Audio ClipsPress the shutter button again to end recording Open the Playback menu Recording a Voice MemoPress the SET button to start recording for 30 seconds Playing Back a Voice MemoOther 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 Setting Photo Frame Setting StabilizerSetting Face tracking Playback Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Playback 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 FilesDeleting All Files Deleting Multiple FilesProtecting All Files Protecting a Single FileOr to select Lock all, and then press the SET button Press the SET button to protect all imagesProtect images Protecting Multiple FilesRotating Still Images Editing ImagesPress the SET button to rotate the image Changing the Image SizeChoosing the Image with Photo Frame Changing the Image with EffectsCopying the Files Print the date stamp out Setting the DpofOr 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 InstallationInstall Ulead Photo Explorer 8 SE Basic Installing the SoftwareInstall VideoStudio 7 SE VCD Utilities DriversInstalling VideoStudio 7 SE VCD Installing the Software DriverInstalling Ulead Photo Explorer 8 SE Basic Ulead Photo Explorer 8 SE Basic Using the SoftwareAbout the Folder & File Name AppendixFolder Structure File NamingProblem Cause Solution TroubleshootingNtsc / PAL SpecificationsMode Function Available ListCapture 0EV AEB Factory Select Images Using the PictBridgePrint Setting Starting Print Resetting to Default SettingsCustomer care Declaration of Conformity