AGFA DC-630i manual 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 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 About Battery Type Low Battery IndicatorInserting the Batteries 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 menuApply the setting Setting the Date & TimeSet date and time REC mode Using the LCD MonitorDpof Playback mode„ Playback mode „ REC 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 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 itemOpen the Setup menu Setup menuREC menu list Movie 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 pictureStabilizer Off / On Using the Q modeFace Tracking Off / On Resolution Values Setting Image Size and QualityQuality Values Using the Zoom Function Using the Flash Using the Macro 10 sec Using the Self-timer & BurstDouble BurstTurn the power on, and set the camera to Using the Aperture PriorityUsing the Shutter Priority Using the Manual Exposure Recording Movie Clips Setting the Movie SizeStart recording Finish recordingPress the shutter button again to end recording Recording Audio ClipsPlaying Back Audio Clips Open the Playback menu Recording a Voice MemoPress the SET button to start recording for 30 seconds Playing Back a Voice MemoSetting the White Balance Setting the MeteringOther Recording Functions Setting the Exposure Setting the ISOSetting the AEB Setting the HighlightSetting the Photo Effect Setting the SharpnessSetting Date Stamp Setting Face tracking Setting StabilizerSetting Photo Frame 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 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 System Requirements Software InstallationInstall Ulead Photo Explorer 8 SE Basic Installing the SoftwareInstall VideoStudio 7 SE VCD Utilities DriversInstalling Ulead Photo Explorer 8 SE Basic Installing the Software DriverInstalling VideoStudio 7 SE VCD 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 Print Setting Using the PictBridgeSelect Images Starting Print Resetting to Default SettingsCustomer care Declaration of Conformity