AGFA Optima 3 User manual

OPTIMA 3

User manual

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This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE

Annex IV] indicates separate collection of

electrical and electronic waste in the European

countries. Please do not throw the equipment into

the waste. Please recycle and dispose of properly.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Name: OPTIMA 3

Trade Name: AgfaPhoto

Responsible Party:

plawa-feinwerktechnik GmbH & Co. KG

Address: Bleichereistrasse 18, 73066 Uhingen, Germany

Customer Care Hotline:

Germany: 0900 1000 042; 1,49€/ Min.

Europe: 00800 7529 2100

UK: +44 1908 488676,

Hong Kong: 852 3586 9168

Conforms to the following Standards:

EMC: EN 55022:1998/A1:2000/A2:2003 Class B

EN 55024:1998/A1:2001/A2:2003

EN 61000-3-2:2000/A1:2001

EN 61000-3-3:1995/A1:2001

following the provision of the EMC Directive (89/336/

EEC, 2004/108/EEC)

WARNING

Do not expose the camera battery pack or other

accessories to rain or humidity to prevent ﬁre

hazard or electric shock.

For customers in the U.S.A.

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

FCC Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,

and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

For customers in Europe

"CE" mark indicates that this product

complies with the European requirements

for safety, health, environment and customer

protection. "CE" marked cameras are intended for

sales in Europe.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Camera notes:

Do not store or use the camera in the following

environments:

• In the rain, and in humid or dusty environments.

• In a place where the camera can be exposed

directly to the sunlight or subject to high

temperature, e.g. Inside a closed car in summer.

• In a place where the camera is subject to a high

magnetic ﬁeld, e.g. near motors, transformers or

magnets.

Do not place the camera on a wet surface or places

where dripping water or sand may come in contact

with the camera.

If the camera will not be used for a long period of

time, remove the battery and the memory card from

the camera and store them in dry environment.

If you carry the camera suddenly from a cold loca-

tion to a warm place, moisture may condense inside

the camera. It is suggested that you wait for a while

before turning on the camera.

The warranty does not cover any type of data loss

or corruption.

Battery notes:

Incorrect use of the batteries may cause them to

leak, become hot, ignite or burst. Always observe the

following precautions.

• Do not expose the batteries to water, and take

particular care to keep the terminals dry.

• Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a ﬁre.

• Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify

the batteries.

Keep the batteries out of reach of babies and small

children.

In cold locations, battery performance deteriorates

and battery life is signiﬁcantly shortened.

Memory card notes:

When using a new memory card, be sure to format

the card with your digital camera before using it.

Do not change or delete the folder names or ﬁle

names in the memory card from your PC, the camera

will not be able to display those edited ﬁles on the

its LCD screen. To edit image data, copy the image

data to the PC’s hard disk ﬁrst.

The photos taken by this camera are stored in the

auto-generated folder in SD card. Please do not

store photos that are not taken by this model of

camera, as this may make it impossible to recognize

the picture when the camera is in playback mode.

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BEFORE YOU START

Preface

Thank you for purchasing this AgfaPhoto digital

camera. Please read this manual carefully and keep

it in a safe place for future reference.

Copyright

No part of this publication may be reproduced,

transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval sys-

tem, or translated into any language or computer

language, in any form, by any means, without the

prior written permission of plawa-feinwerktechnik

GmbH & Co. KG.

Trademarks

All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used

for identiﬁcation purposes only and are properties

of their respective owners.

Safety Information

Please read the following important information

carefully before using the product.

• Do not take apart or attempt to service the

camera yourself.

• Do not drop or knock the camera. Improper han

-

dling may damage the product.

• Turn off the camera before inserting or removing

the battery and memory card.

• Use only the type of battery that comes with the

camera. Using other types of batteries may dam-

age the camera and void the warranty.

• Do not touch the camera lens.

•

Please not expose the camera to harsh

environments such as moisture, or extreme

temperatures, which may shorten the life of your

camera or damage the batteries.

• Do not operate or store the camera in dusty,

dirty, or sandy environments.

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• Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for

extended periods.

• Download all pictures and remove the batteries

from the camera if you are going to store the

camera for long periods of time.

• Do not use abrasive cleansers, alcohol-based, or

solvent-based cleaners to clean the camera. To

clean, wipe the camera with a slightly damp soft

cloth.

About This Manual

This manual provides you with instructions on how

to use your AgfaPhoto digital camera. Every effort

has been made to ensure that the contents of this

manual are accurate, however plawa-feinwerk-

technik GmbH & Co. KG reserves the right to make

changes without notice.

Symbols used in this manual

Throughout this manual, the following symbols are

used to help you locate information quickly and

easily:

Indicates the useful information to know.

Indicates precautions to be taken while

operating the camera.

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WARNING ..................................................................i

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................................ii

BEFORE YOU START ........................................1

Preface ....................................................................................1

Copyright .......................................................................1

Trademarks ..................................................................1

Safety information ............................................................1

About this manual ............................................................2

Symbols used in this manual .............................2

CONTENTS ..............................................................3

GETTING READY ..................................................7

Unpacking .............................................................................7

Camera Views .....................................................................8

Charging the Battery .....................................................10

Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC

Card (Not included) ........................................................11

Turning On and Off .......................................................13

Using the Mode Button ...............................................14

Setting Date/Time and Language ........................ 15

Setting the Date and Time ...............................15

Setting the Language .........................................16

About the LCD Screen ................................................17

BASIC OPERATION .......................................... 18

Shooting in Auto Mode ...............................................18

Using the Zoom Function ..........................................18

Basic Functions Menu .................................................19

Flash ............................................................................. 19

Self-timer/Continuous Capture ......................20

Macro Mode ..............................................................20

Exposure Compensation .....................................20

Advanced Functions Menu ......................................... 21

WB (White Balance) .............................................. 22

ISO ..................................................................................22

CONTENTS

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Quality ..........................................................................23

Size ................................................................................23

Color ..............................................................................24

USING THE MODES .........................................25

LCD Screen Display ....................................................... 25

Still Picture Mode Display ..................................25

Video Shooting Mode Display .........................27

Playback Mode Display .......................................28

Auto Scene Mode (ASCN) ..........................................29

Landscape .................................................................29

Portrait .........................................................................29

Night Portrait ...........................................................30

Backlit Portrait ........................................................30

Night Landscape .................................................... 30

Macro ............................................................................30

Auto ..............................................................................30

Panorama ............................................................................30

Manual Scene Mode (SCN) ........................................32

Sport .............................................................................32

Indoor ...........................................................................32

Snow .............................................................................33

Fireworks ....................................................................33

Museum .......................................................................33

Night Landscape .................................................... 33

Children .......................................................................33

Leaf ...............................................................................33

Sunset ..........................................................................33

Glass .............................................................................33

Landscape .................................................................33

Night Portrait ...........................................................33

Face Detection ................................................................35

Smile Detection ...............................................................36

Blink Detection ................................................................37

PLAYBACK ........................................................... 38

Viewing Photos and Videos .....................................38

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Thumbnail View ...............................................................39

Using Zoom on Playback (for still pictures only)

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Using the Delete Button ............................................ 41

USING THE MENUS ......................................... 42

Still Picture Menu ...........................................................42

AF Mode (Auto-Focus mode) ..........................43

AF-Assist Beam ......................................................43

Continuous AF .. .......................................................44

Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) .. .......... 44

Continuous Shot ....................................................45

Date Imprint ..............................................................46

Quick Review ............................................................46

Digital Zoom .............................................................47

Slow Shutter ............................................................. 47

Blink Detection ........................................................48

OIS Stabilization ......................................................48

Movie Menu ........................................................................49

Continuous AF .. .......................................................50

Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) .. .......... 50

Playback Menu .................................................................51

Protect .........................................................................51

Delete ...........................................................................52

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ................53

Trim ................................................................................54

HDR-High Dynamic Range ..................................54

Resize ..........................................................................55

Rotate ..........................................................................55

Red-eye Reduction .................................................56

Display Setup ...................................................................56

Slideshow ...................................................................57

Wallpaper Settings ...............................................57

Menu Wallpaper .......................................................58

Startup Screen ........................................................58

Back To Default .......................................................59

Setup Menu .......................................................................60

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Beep ..............................................................................61

LCD Brightness .......................................................61

Power Saver .............................................................62

Zone .............................................................................. 62

Date/Time ..................................................................63

Language ...................................................................63

File and Software ...........................................................63

Format Memory ........................................................63

File Numbering ........................................................64

Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to

memory card) ...........................................................64

Reset Settings ........................................................65

FW Version (Firmware version) ......................65

Transmission ....................................................... 66

Video System ...................................................................66

Connecting to a PC ....................................................... 67

Setting the USB Mode ........................................67

Transferring Files to your PC ..........................67

APPENDICES ....................................................... 69

Speciﬁcations : OPTIMA 3 ........................................69

Error Messages ............................................................... 73

Troubleshooting .............................................................. 75

Customer Care ..................................................................76

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GETTING READY

Your package should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following items. If anything is

missing or appears to be damaged, please contact plawa-feinwerktechnik GmbH & Co. KG.

Unpacking

USB Cable

Wrist Strap

Battery chargerRechargeable Lithium-ion battery

CD-ROMWarranty Card

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Camera Views

Front View Back View

Right View

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Top View

Left View

Bottom View

1 Flash 11 Function/OK Button

2 Lens 12 USB/AV Port

3 AF assist beam/Timer indicator 13 Wrist Strap Mount

4 LCD Screen 14 Power Button

5 Mode Selection Button 15 Playback Button

6 Menu Button 16 Shutter Button

7 Disp/Up Button 17 Zoom Wheel

8 Flash Mode/Right Button 18 Tripod Mount Point

9 Delete Button/Down Button 19 Speaker

10 Face Detection/Left button 20

Memory Card/Battery

Compartment

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1918

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1. Place the battery into the charger as shown.

2. Plug the one end of the connecting cable (plug

adapter) into the charger base.

3. Plug the other end of the connecting cable into a

wall outlet.

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Charging the Battery

Leave the battery to charge until the charger

light turns green. (To maximize battery life, the

ﬁrst charge should be at least 4 hours)

The charger is for indoor use only.

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Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included)

2. Insert the battery while observing the correct

polarity. Use the side of battery to press down

the stopper as shown, allowing the battery to

lock into place properly.

1. Open the battery compartment.

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4. Close the battery compartment.3. Insert an SD/SDHC card (not included) into the

memory card slot as shown.

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Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The

use of 64 MB to 16 GB memory cards from

recognized manufacturers such as SanDisk,

Panasonic and Toshiba is recommended for

reliable data storage.

To remove the SD/SDHC card, open the

battery compartment and gently push the card

to release it. Pull the card out carefully.

Turning On and Off

Press the Power button to turn the camera on. To

turn off the camera, press the Power button again.

Power Button

When the camera is turned on, it will be at the

same shooting mode based on the last use. You

can use the Mode button on the back to change

modes. When using the camera for the ﬁrst-time,

the language setup page will appear. Please see

page 15 or the Quick Start Guide in the package for

details.

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Using the Mode Button

The AgfaPhoto camera provides a convenient mode Button that allows you to switch between different modes

easily. After pressing the mode button to enter mode selection menu, press Left/Right button to choose the

mode, press to select. All the available modes are listed as follows:

Mode Name Icon Description

Auto mode

The camera sets all the settings automatically.

Manual mode

M

Switch to take still pictures in manual mode, where many camera settings can be

conﬁgured. (Recommended for advanced users only)

Panorama mode

Switch to capture 4 shots and stitch them together into a panoramic photo.

Scene mode

Switch to take still pictures in 12 different scene types by your choice.

Movie mode

Switch to record videos.

ASCN mode

Switch to have the camera automatically select the best scene type for still

pictures.

Portrait

Switch to take portrait pictures.

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Setting Date/Time and Language

Setting the Date and Time

1. Press the menu button. Scroll over to the

General Setup menu indicated by a wrench icon.

Use the

Up/Down

button to select

Date/Time

.

Then press the

Right button

to enter the setting.

2. Press the

Left/Right

to highlight each ﬁeld and

use the

Up/Down

to adjust the value.

3. Press the

button to conﬁrm the setting.

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The Date/Time and Language setup will

automatically appear when the camera is

turned on the ﬁrst time.

Setting the Language

1. Press the menu button. Scroll over to the

General Setup menu indicated by a wrench icon.

Use the

Up/Down button

to go to the

Language

.

Then press the

Right button

to enter the setting.

2. Use the Left/Right buttons to select the desired

language.

3. Press the button to conﬁrm the setting.

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If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular

care with the liquid crystal in the monitor. If

any of the following situations arise, take the

recommended immediate action indicated

below:

• If liquid crystal comes in contact with your

skin, wipe the area with a cloth and then wash

thoroughly with soap and running water.

• If liquid crystal gets into your eye, ﬂush the

affected eye with clean water for at least 15

minutes and then seek medical assistance.

• If liquid crystal is swallowed, ﬂush your mouth

thoroughly with water. Drink large quantities of

water and induce vomiting. Then seek medical

assistance immediately.

About the LCD Screen

When you turn the camera on, various icons are

shown on the LCD screen to indicate the current

camera settings and status. To learn more about

the displayed icons, see “LCD Screen display” on

page 25.

LCD Screen notes:

Extremely high-precision technology has been used

to manufacture the LCD screen so that most of the

pixels are operational for use. However, there may

be some minute points (black, white, red, blue or

green) that constantly appear on the LCD screen.

These points are normal in the manufacturing

process and the recording is not affected in any

way.

Avoid exposing the LCD screen to water;

please remove any moisture on the LCD

screen with a soft dry cleaning cloth.

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