Agfaphoto DC-500 User Guide Manual pdf
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3. User manual AGFA CONTENT 1 Advisory Note 1 1 CD ROM 1 2 Before using the DC 500 1 3 Copyright information 1 4 Caution when using the camera 2 Getting to know your DC 500 2 1 Control Reference 2 2 Monitor screen display 3 Usage preparations 3 1 Load batteries and memory card 3 2 Turn ON OFF the camera 3 3 Set up Downloaded From camera usermanual com Agfa Manuals 3 4 Playback function 3 5 Using your DC 500 4 How to install and use the application 4 1 Driver Installation 4 2 Software Installation 5 Specifications 6 Q amp A section 7 Addendum 8 Customer Care Downloaded From camera usermanual com Agfa Manuals 1 Advisory Note Thank you for purchasing this DC 500 digital camera Please read these operating instructions carefully in order to use the product correctly Keep the instructions in a safe place after reading so that you can refer to them later 1 1 CD ROM The software CD ROM packaged with the camera is designed for PC only To play this CD ROM on a stereo or CD player may cause damage to it This camera is a precision electronic device Do not attempt to service this camera yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks This will invalidate all guarantee claims Do not expose this camera under direct sunlight to avoid causing a fire 1 2 Before using the DC 500 Try to take some pictures before you perform the formal recording Befo
4. ay images recorded The camera will load two removable flash drives on your computer under MSDC mode The first drive is the external SD or MMC cartridge and the second drive is the recorded images saved in the built in memory of the camera In cases when the removable flash drive names coincide with those already assigned by the computer in the network you need to reassign the name for the removable flash disks Right click lt My Computer gt gt Manage Disk Management gt Right click blue bar of removable disk which is on line Change Drive Letter amp Paths Change gt Assign the Following Drive Letter assign an unused drive name 32 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Agfa Manuals gt OK Open the new renamed removable flash drive to download recorded pictures 7 Addendum 7 1 Disclaimer We assume no responsibility over and above the provisions of the Product Liability Law for damages suffered by the user or third parties as a result of inappropriate handling of the product or its accessories or by their operational failure and by their use We reserve the right to make changes to this product and its accessories without prior notice Warning Never try to open the camera or to take it apart This will invalidate all guarantee claims 7 2 Using your batteries For best performance and prolonged battery life we recommend the use of AAA alkaline or rechargeable Ni MH batteries 33 Downloaded From camera usermanua
5. batteries 6 3 Image is blurred out of focus 1 Subject is out of focal range Ensure that there is at least 1 5 m 5ft 30 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Agfa Manuals between the camera lens and subject 2 Camera moved Hold the camera steady while taking the picture When flash is on hold the camera steady until flashes have fired two times First flash is to reduce a red eye phenomenon and to detect the brightess of the target 6 4 Subject in recorded image is too dark Insufficient light for shooting Set the flash on or adjust the exposure compensation to a positive setting 6 5 Flickering on LCD screen or recorded image Incorrect frequency setting Check the correct anti flicker frequency 50Hz or 60Hz under fluorescent light setting 6 6 Picture download problem 1 Computer does not recognize camera for Windows 98SE camera driver has to be installed first before picture downloading In picture preview mode ensure that USB mode is set to MSDC before connecting the 31 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Agfa Manuals camera to the computer For Windows 2000 ME XP the camera is recognized as a plug amp play removable flash disk without driver installation under MSDC mode It is always recommended to disconnect your digital camera from your computer by the safety unplug button on your desktop to ensure that the USB port is released for next time interface 2 Flash disk does not displ
6. e lens LCD monitor or viewfinder surface is dirty please use a lens brush or soft cloth to wipe the surface clean instead of touching the lens with your fingers 2 Do not use any solid object to hit the camera to avoid scratching the lens LCD monitor or viewfinder surface 3 Do not use any detergent or volatile solution which will subject the camera case and paint to dissolving or distortion use soft cloth only Downloaded From camera usermanual com Agfa Manuals 2 Getting to know your DC 500 2 1 Control Reference 1 Flash light 11 Battery cover card slot 2 Self time LED 12 Up button 3 Lens 13 RIGHT button 4 Viewfinder 14 Menu button 5 USB jack 15 Down button 6 Tripod socket 16 Flash button 7 Flash LED 17 Playback button 8 Shutter button 18 Display button 9 ON OFF button 19 Left button 10 Strap bar 20 Monitor screen 6 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Agfa Manuals 2 2 Monitor screen display Flash Mode Recording Mode Memory Capacit g iai Flash Off Snapshot 20Picture Remain A Flash Auto 04 30Time Remain FlashOn E Video Memory Card Inside Digital zoom factor Standard 2048X1536 Battery capacity Full za Empty Picture size Downloaded From camera usermanual com Agfa Manuals 3 Usage preparations 3 1 Load batteries and memory card Open the battery cover and put in 3 AAA new alkaline batteries according to the polarity indicated on the battery d
7. era mode QVGA 320 x 240 QCIF 192 x 144 for Video recording mode Memory Internal memory 16 MB image memory external SD and MMC card compatible 1 GB Self timer 10 secs Zoom 8x digital zoom 28 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Agfa Manuals Colour LCD screen 1 5 inch display OSD language English French German Spanish Italian Dutch Turkish Portuguese Flash mode On Auto Off Battery 3AAA alkaline 1 5V batteries Interface USB 1 1 PC Demand Specification CPU Pentium II 800MHz and upper OS Windows 98SE 2000 ME XP Memory 256MB and upper memory Disk space At least 250MB space free CD ROM drive Technical details can be changed without notice 29 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Agfa Manuals 6 Common problems 6 1 Camera will not turn on 1 Battery is not properly installed Remove and reinstall the batteries 2 Insufficient battery voltage Do not use old batteries or batteries with mixed battery life It is not recommended to use rechargeable batteries with lower voltage 6 2 Flash will not fire 1 The flash is set to OFF Set the flash to Auto or on 2 Flash has not been fully charged the flash takes a few seconds to charge up while the operation LED is blinking Flash light is fully charged when the operation LED turns off 3 Battery level is low When the battery indicator does not show a fully charged battery the voltage is low for the flash to work Please change new
8. l com Agfa Manuals 7 3 Extending battery life The following functions use up a great deal of battery power and should therefore only be used occasionally e Excessive use of flash e Editing images on the camera display The battery life can be affected by soiling Please clean the contacts with a clean and dry cloth before putting the batteries in the camera Battery performance drops at temperatures below 5 C 41 F If you use the camera at low temperatures you should have replacement batteries to hand and ensure they do not get too cold Please note you should not dispose of cold and seemingly flat batteries because these batteries may work again at room temperature 34 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Agfa Manuals 7 4 Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the European Union a This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste Instead it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please co
9. lled and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communication However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 37 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Agfa Manuals Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment When shielded interface cables have been provided with the product or when specified additional components or accessories have elsewhere been designated to be used with the installation of the product they must be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC regulations 38 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Agfa Manuals 8 Customer care More information to the complete product range can be found under www plawa com Service amp Repair Hotline EU 00800 75292100 from landline only Service amp Suppo
10. ng on a memory card or other medium which captured images and how many copies should be printed Then you can print on a DPOF compatible printer or at a professional print service from the memory card Downloaded From camera usermanual com Agfa Manuals in accordance with the file name and number of copies settings recorded on the card DPOF Cancel 3 4 5 Rotation Press UP or DOWN button to select the rotation angle and menu button to enter the selected angle 3 4 6 Zoom PAN In the single picture preview mode the PAN function ZOOM can be used to move the display range of the image C Pan after image has been enlarged in zoom mode In the ZOOM PAN menu press the DOWN button to enter the PAN function and menu button to confirm the setting Now press UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT button to move the display range of the picture To cancel the PAN function 16 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Agfa Manuals press the menu and then DOWN button to exit 3 5 Using your DC 500 3 5 1 Take pictures You just press the shutter button down and with a distinct beeping sound a snapshot is finished At the same time the number on the monitor screen will decrease by one 3 5 2 Self timer Press the menu button into the menu change to the self timer mode after that press the menu button to confirm Press the shutter button the self timer LED will blink for 10 seconds and then capture a picture 3 5 3 Take video Pre
11. ntact your local city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product 35 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Agfa Manuals 7 5 Declaration of Conformity We herewith confirm the following designated product DC 500 has been tested and found to comply with the requirements set up in the council directive on the approximation of the low of members states relating to the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC amended by 92 31 EEC amp 93 68 EEC For the evaluation regarding to the electromagnet compatibility the following standards were applied EN 55022 1998 A1 2000 A2 2003 EN 55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 EN 610000 3 2 2000 EN 61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 The device is marked with CE Logo 7 6 FCC Compliance and Advisory 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 36 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Agfa Manuals including interference that may cause unsatisfactory operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B peripheral pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not insta
12. om 1 5 1 5 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Agfa Manuals Cancel Self Timer Video 320X240 Video 192X144 Selecting white balance option Dusk Tungsten Fluorecent Sunrise Adjusting sharpness option 3 3 3 Resolution Press the menu button and enter the capture select window and press RIGHT button to next menu resolution Press the UP or DOWN button to select the resolution then press menu button to confirm High 2592x1944 Resolution l Cancel Middle 2048x1536 p Low 1600x1200 Middle Low Downloaded From camera usermanual com Agfa Manuals 3 3 4 Quality Press the UP or DOWN button to select the quality Quality Cancel then press menu button to confirm Press RIGHT button High to next menu 3 3 5 Auto power off time Press the menu button and enter the capture select window and press RIGHT button to next menu Auto power off Press the DOWN button to set your choice aa Paa aei Auto Power Off Cancel Cancel Auto Power Off A uto Po wer O ff i 00 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Agfa Manuals 3 3 6 Date amp Time Press the DOWN button to Date amp Time set date and time Date amp Time sen 2 ECSER mpm When you choose DISPLAY the date amp time will show on the picture otherwise choose NO DISPLAY 3 3 7 Frequency In order to take a better indoor picture the camera needs to be set to suit the correct lighting frequenc
13. oor then insert the memory card close the cover When the battery is in low voltage a selected icon will appear on the screen you need to select what kind of battery you are using if you use alkaline battery you should select 1 the battery capacity icon will display half then you cannot use flash light but you can still take photos until the icon displays empty if you use rechargeable battery you should select 2 the battery capacity icon still display full you can take photos until the icon display empty 3 2 Turn ON OFF the camera You start the camera when you press the ON OFF button until the operation LED lights Press the ON OFF button for 2 seconds the camera will turn off The camera will turn off automatically after 30 seconds of inactivity if not connected to USB The auto power off time can be set in the menu of auto power off function Downloaded From camera usermanual com Agfa Manuals 3 3 Set up Taking pictures and recording function 3 3 1 Capture option Press the menu button and enter the capture select window press the UP or DOWN button to select the capture mode Then press menu button to confirm your choice Press RIGHT button to next menu 3 3 2 Color option Press the menu button and enter the capture select window and press RIGHT button to next menu color Press UP or DOWN button to select the item to adjust and menu button to enter the selected item Color Adjusting exposure value EV range fr
14. re taking pictures with this camera of any important occasion such as a 3 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Agfa Manuals wedding ceremony or on vacation do test the camera beforehand to ensure that it functions well Any additional loss caused by the malfunction of this product such as costs of photography or any loss of benefit generated by the photography is not the responsibility of our company and no compensation will be given for it 1 3 Copyright information Unless agreed by the right owner all the pictures taken with this digital camera cannot be used in violation of copyright law Any transfer of pictures or memory card with date must be conducted under the constraints of copyright law 1 4 Caution when using the camera This product consists of intricate electrical parts to ensure the camera photographs normally do not drop or hit the camera when taking pictures e Avoid using or placing the camera in the following locations 1 Damp and dusty places 2 Sealed vehicles or places exposed to direct sunlight or places subject to 4 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Agfa Manuals extremely high temperatures or heat 3 Turbulent environment 4 Locations full of smoke oil fumes or steam 5 In rain or snow environment e Do not open the battery cover when the power is on If water has entered the camera immediately turn the power off and remove the batteries e How to maintain your camera 1 If th
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16. ss the menu button into the menu and change to the video mode Press the menu button to confirm your choice Press the shutter button to start recording Press the shutter button again to stop recording Downloaded From camera usermanual com Agfa Manuals 3 5 4 Use the flash Press the flash button into the FLASH AUTO or ON mode the camera will charge the flash the monitor screen will be close and the operation LED will blink When LED stops blinking and the monitor screen turns on the charging is done The FLASH ON function will always fire the flash the FLASH AUTO function will fire automatically as needed When the shutter button is pressed the flash will fire 3 5 5 Use the digital zoom In the REC mode you can use the digital zoom Before taking videos press the UP button to zoom in press the DOWN button to zoom out 3 5 6 Playback mode Press the playback button to come to the playback mode You can view up 9 pictures and video clip files on the LCD screen Press the DISPLAY button and up to 9 files appear on the screen In the one picture mode press the UP or DOWN button and zoom in or zoom out of the picture If a video is selected in the nine picture mode press the DISPLAY button and 18 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Agfa Manuals playback of the video starts 3 5 7 Download Turn the camera on to the preview mode and connect the camera to the computer via a USB cable In Windows 2000 ME XP there is no
17. the computer The 24 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Agfa Manuals computer will find a new device and automatically install the device driver If the computer prompt needs a file path search it with the path C WINDOWS SETUP533 When the installation is finished go to Control Panel System Hardware Device Manager and check the Imaging Device Icatch IV Still Camera Device and Icatch IV Video Camera Device are OK 4 2 Software Installation Click on ArcSoft Videolmpression to install the Application software ArcSoft Videolmpression 25 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Agfa Manuals Click on ArcSoft Photolmpression to install the Application software ArcSoft Photolmpression Click on Adobe Acrobat Reader to install the software Adobe Acrobat Reader 26 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Agfa Manuals Click on User Guide in PDF Format to view the user guide 2 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Agfa Manuals 5 DC 500 specifications 3 in 1 mode Digital still camera mode image capture PC camera mode video capturing conferencing Camcorder mode Video clips Sensor CMOS sensor 5 megapixel Lens F 2 8 f 8 4 Focus range 1 5M to infinity Illumination 100 16000 lux Shutter speed shutter 1 20 1 6000 s Image resolution high 2592 x 1944 medium 2048 x 1536 low 1600 x 1200 for image capture VGA 640 x 480 QVGA 320 x 240 for PC cam
18. y Set the frequency to 60Hz for US and 50Hz for Europe Downloaded From camera usermanual com Agfa Manuals 3 3 8 Language Language Press the UP or DOWN button to select the language then press menu button to confirm your choice 4 English 3 4 Playback function Press the Playback button to select the playback mode 3 4 1 Erase Press the menu button to enter the erase window press the UP or DOWN button to select One or All Press menu button to confirm your choice set Protected Select the format mode and format the memory card inside the camera Downloaded From camera usermanual com Agfa Manuals Select the protected mode and Erase protect the frame selected Cancel Frame set Formating All gt Protect If you want to unprotect the frame select the frame then enter the Eram Unprotected erase mode select unprotected mode Press RIGHT button to enter the next menu 3 4 2 Auto power off time Press the DOWN button to set your choice Auto Power Off Cancel p P Downloaded From camera usermanual com Agfa Manuals 3 4 3 Date amp Time Press the DOWN button to set your choice Date amp Time Date amp Time When you choose DISPLAY the date amp time will show on the picture otherwise choose NO DISPLAY 3 4 4 DPOF Digital Print Order Format DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format which is a format for recordi
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