AgfaPhoto Optima 1438m
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1. EN 41 OPTIMA 1438m 3 If you select Single in the previous step the figure shown on the right hand side will appear E Select the image that you want to print with the lt gt buttons m Select the Print Num up to 99 with the 4 v buttons m After selecting the desired image and printing number press the SET button to confirm Select Exit with the 4 w buttons and press the SET button Select Print with the 4 v buttons and press the SET button to start printing The printing starts and the figure shown on the right hand side appears m COMPLETE will be displayed temporarily reminding you that the printing procedure is finished m If an error is detected during the connection PRINTING i e a printer hardware problem between camera and printer PRINT ERROR will be displayed m If an error is detected during the communication i e wrong setting on the camera between camera and printer ERROR will be displayed nV Image printing may fail if power to the camera is cut off EN 42 OPTIMA 1438m Customer care More information on the complete AgfaPhoto digital camera product range can be found at www plawa com and www plawausa com Service amp Repair USA Canada 1 866 475 2605 www plawausa com Support Service USA Canada support apdc plawausa com Service amp Repair Hotline EU 00800 752 921 00 from a landline only Service amp Support Hotline2. Storage media Internal memory no card la SD SDHC memory card I Histogram Main focus area Image quality Fine UI Standard LE Economy Image size resolution fiom 3648 x 2736 Bm 2816 x 2112 am 2272 x 1704 2m 1600 x 1200 VGA 640 x 480 Available number of shots ISO Blank Auto gj ISO 64 Hi ISO 100 3 ISO 200 if ISO 400 i ISO 800 fi ISO 1600 Self timer icon 92s 2 sec us 10 sec Ous 10 2 sec Date and time ga Exposure compensation E Backlight correction Adjust exposure value with the buttons Capture mode icon Blank Single m Continuous AEB oe Album Shot lt 15 16 17 18 EN 10 pago em Slow shutter warning White balance Blank Auto Burst Cont flash Pre shot Coupl shot 8 Incandescent 7 Fluorescent 1 7 Fluorescent 2 2e Daylight Cloudy 4 Manual WB Focus setting Blank Auto focus Face detection Macro oo Infinity Mode icon Scene mode Program AE Smile Shot a Anti shake Panorama _ Portrait Man Portrait Lady aA Landscape Sports 4 Night Portrait Night Scene ate Candlelight 3 Fireworks text Text Sunset Sunrise X2 Splash Water LRA Flow Water 8 Snow a Beach w Pets Natural Green sa User Setting OPTIMA
3. Germany 0900 1000 042 1 49 euros min from a German landline only Online Service International contact support apdc plawa com Manufactured by plawa feinwerktechnik GmbH amp Co KG BleichereistraRe 18 73066 Uhingen Germany AgfaPhoto is used under license of Agfa Gevaert NV amp Co KG Agfa Gevaert NV amp Co KG does not manufacture this product or provide any product warranty or support For service support and warranty information contact the distributor or manufacturer Contact AgfaPhoto Holding GmbH www agfaphoto com EN 43
4. The video resolution for videoconferencing applications is generally 320 x 240 E For more information about the operation of videoconference application software refer to its respective help documentation EN 36 OPTIMA 1438m EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION There are 3 types of software included on the CD ROM ArcSoft Medialmpression manages your media for you and gives you tons of fun and exciting ways to create and share projects featuring your photo video and music files Create your own movies or photo slide shows complete with soundtrack edit enhance and add creative fun effects to your photos and share your files easily through simple email attachments or popular photo printing and video sharing websites Print Creations brings you a family of fun and easy print project software that brings out the creativity in you You can personalize the designs with your own digital pictures and text based on professionally designed templates and layouts Projects can be printed at home or saved as image files for sharing with family and friends by email or the web Arcsoft Panorama Maker 4 0 Like magic ArcSoft Panorama Maker 4 turns any series of overlapping photos into a gorgeous panoramic image in just seconds The program does most of the work for you by automatically selecting an entire group of pictures with one click automatically organizing the photos into the proper order then seamlessly stitching the photos int
5. 35 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR 36 CAMERA Front View 37 Rear View LCD Monitor Display 38 GETTING STARTED Preparation Charging the Battery Initial Settings CAPTURE MODE Capturing Images Setting the Scene Mode Setting the Panorama Mode Taking Images When the Smile Feature Is On Recording Shots into Multiple Image Layout Recording Shots using Face Detection Technology VIDEO MODE Recording Video Clips Playing Back Video Clips PLAYBACK MODE Playing Back Still Images Playback Display Removing Red eye Attaching Voice Memos Protecting Images DPOF Settings Erasing Images MENU OPTIONS Capture Menu Video Menu Playback Menu Setup Menu 40 41 43 EN 6 TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER Downloading Your Files USING THE CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX Possible Number of Shots Troubleshooting Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer Customer Care OPTIMA 1438m INTRODUCTION Overview Thank you for purchasing this AgfaPhoto digital camera Please read these operating instructions carefully in order to use the digital camera correctly Keep the instructions in a safe place after reading so that you can refer to them later Package Contents Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items Package Contents OPTIMA 1438m User s manual Software CD ROM USB cable AV cable Camera strap Camera pouch Rech
6. USB cable to your camera Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on the printer Turn on your camera The USB screen is displayed Select PictBridge with the 4 v buttons and press the SET button Printing images When the camera is properly connected to a PictBridge compliant printer the PictBridge menu is displayed on the monitor 1 Select the item you want to configure with the 4 v buttons and press the sET button E Images Select whether you want to print specific image or all images You may also select the printing number for a specific image m Date Print According to the printer type select whether you want to print the image with date imprint or not Em Paper Size Select the desired paper size according to the printer type a PC PictBridge Next Menu PC Camera a USB PictBridge Images Next Menu Date Print Off Paper Size Default Layout Default Print SET Feta m Layout Select the desired printing layout according to the printer type m Print After all settings are configured select this item to start printing If you select Images in the previous step the figure shown on the right hand side will appear Select Single All or DPOF with the 4 v buttons and press the SET button m Single Select to print one specific image m All Select to print all images m DPOF Select to print images with DPOF settings m Exit Exit Images option
7. an audio memo recorded EN 21 OPTIMA 1438m Playback Display This function allows you to search quickly for the image that you want and playback images on the LCD monitor sequentially 1 2 4 Press the gt button Press the 4 button to display the next 10th image m Ifthe 1st image taken is displayed press the 4 button to playback the 11th image taken Press the 4 button again to playback the 21st image taken and so forth Press the w button to display the previous 10th image Press and hold the lt gt buttons to display the 100 0001 previous or next images automatically in sequential order E Release the lt 4 gt buttons if you wish to stop the automatic playback If the total number of images is less than 10 pressing the w button jumps to the first image and pressing the 4 button jumps to the last image Video clips will be displayed with an gg icon Removing Red eye You can use this function to remove the red eye effect after an image is taken 1 2 Press the gt button Select the image that you want to edit with the 4 gt buttons Press the menu button Select Fix Red Eyes with the 4 w buttons and press the SET button Select Execute with the 4 v buttons and press the SET button View the changes on the corrected image To save your corrected image select Confirm with the 4 w buttons and press the SET button m When th
8. gt OPTIMA 1438m User manual OPTIMA 1438m 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 Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices 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 installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications 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 m Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna E Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver m Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Use of shielded cable is required to
9. holding the shutter button As long as you hold the shutter button pressed images are captured until the memory capacity is exhausted Ga Cont flash Permits the continuous capture of up to 3 images with flash TS Pre shot Lets you capture the background first then have someone capture you in front of it PE Coupl shot Uses separate areas to combine two shots You can include yourself in the shot Quick Shot If this function is set to On the camera takes a quick shot without focusing On Off Digi Zoom This sets whether or not to use digital zoom at the time of photography On Off Preview This sets whether or not to display the captured image on the screen immediately after the image is captured On Off Date Print The date of recording can be printed directly on the still images This function must be activated before the image is captured On Off EN 29 OPTIMA 1438m Video Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips m EE D Off aa Y Capture 1 Slide the mode switch to gg 2 Press the menu button and select the Capture Function menu with the lt gt buttons 3 Select the desired option item with the 4 v buttons and press the SET button to enter its respective menu 4 Select the desired setting with the 4 v buttons and press the SET button 5 To exit from the menu press the menu button S
10. images 1 2 3 4 10 11 Press the gt button Select the image that you want to set DPOF with the lt gt buttons Press the MENU button Select DPOF with the 4 w buttons and press the SET button E The DPOF setting screen is displayed Select Single or All with the 4 v buttons and press the SET button E Single Sets DPOF for each individual image E All Sets DPOF for all images at once Select Print Num with the 4 w buttons and press the SET button E This displays the number of prints setting screen Set the number of prints with the 4 w buttons and press the SET button E You can set up to 9 prints for each image Select Date Print with the 4 w buttons and press the SET button E The date setting screen appears Select date to On or Off with the 4 v buttons and press the SET button E On The date of the image will also be printed Off The date of the image will not be printed Select Print with the 4 v buttons and press the SET button Select Execute with the 4 w buttons and press the SET button This creates a file containing the DPOF information and when the operation is finished the screen returns to the playback mode E The DPOF icon amp is displayed on each image that has DPOF settings set up ey The date that is printed on the image is the date set on the camera To print the correct date
11. on the image set the date on the camera before you capture the image Refer to the section in this manual titled Setting the Date and Time for further details EN 25 DPOF Next Menu ent OPTIMA 1438m Erasing Images Erasing in Photography Mode Quick Delete Function The quick delete function enables you to delete the last captured image during capture 1 2 Slide the mode switch to 6 or gg Press the f button E The last image and the quick delete menu appear on the screen Select Execute with the 4 w buttons Press the SET button to confirm the deletion m To not delete select Cancel and press the SET button Erasing a single image Erasing all images 1 2 3 Press the P button Select the image you want to erase with the lt gt buttons Press the f button Select Single or All with the 4 v buttons and press the SET button E Single Erases the selected image or the last image m All Erases all of the images except for the protected images Select Execute with the 4 w buttons and press the SET button m To not erase select Cancel and press the SET button wi E Deleting an image will not affect sequential image numbering For example if you delete image number 240 the next captured image will be numbered 241 even though 240 no longer exists In other words an image number is removed when an image is deleted and will not be r
12. the 4 v buttons and press the SET button 5 To exit the menu press the menu button Date Time Refer to the section in this manual titled Setting the Date and Time for further details Language Refer to the section in this manual titled Choosing the Language for further details Auto Off If no operation is performed for a specific period of time the power to the camera is automatically turned off This feature is useful for reducing battery consumption 4 Min 2 Min 3 Min Off Beep This sets whether or not to mute the camera sound each time you press the camera s buttons On Off Display This sets the image information display state Default All Off Video Out This sets your camera to match the system of the equipment that you are going to connect to the camera PAL NTSC EN 33 OPTIMA 1438m Fr No Reset This creates a new folder The captured images are recorded to the newly created folder from number 0001 Cancel Execute Light Freq This camera supports different lighting frequencies 50 Hz and 60 Hz When photographing under fluorescent lighting select the correct frequency setting depending on your local area s voltage This function is only effective if you set the White Balance to Fluorescent setting 50 Hz 60 Hz LCD Bright Select a brightness level for the LCD monitor The LCD becomes brighter with the 4 button and darker with the w button The adjustment
13. 1438m Video mode Zoom status Flash mode Battery condition Storage media Main focus area Video quality Video resolution Available recording time Elapsed time Self timer icon 10 Date and time 11 Focus setting 12 Mode icon DONOARWNHSR Playback mode Still image playback Voice memo Battery condition Storage media Histogram Image quality ISO Image size resolution File number Folder number 10 Date and time 11 Exposure value 12 Aperture value 13 Shutter speed value 14 DPOF icon 15 Protect icon 16 Mode icon OMNOARWNS gt ree mode Video playback Video status bar Elapsed time Total File number 00 1001 08 Folder number Sound off icon When the 4 button is pressed during video playback Play mode Mode icon 8 Total recorded time gi ONS aD EN 11 Play 00 007 01 OPTIMA 1438m GETTING STARTED Preparation 1 Attach the camera strap 2 Open the battery memory card cover 3 Insert the supplied battery with correct orientation as shown label side to the back 4 Insert an SD SDHC memory card Optional Em The camera has 32MB internal memory 27MB available for image storage but you can load an SD SDHC memory card to expand the camera s memory capacity m Be sure to format the memory card with this camera before its initial usage 5 Close the battery memory card cover and make sure it is locked securely w
14. 2 3 Press the gt button Select the image that you want to protect with the lt gt buttons Press the menu button Select Protect with the 4 v buttons and press the SET button Select Single or All with the 4 w buttons and press the SET button Select Set with the 4 v buttons and press the SET button m Protection is applied to the image and the camera returns to the playback mode m The protect icon c is displayed with protected images When AIl has been selected om is displayed with all the images Select Protect with the 4 w buttons from the playback menu and press the SET button Select Single or All with the 4 v buttons and press the SET button Select Cancel Protect with the 4 v buttons and press the SET button E The removal of image protection is executed and the camera returns to the playback mode eY E Formatting an SD SDHC memory card overrides protection and erases all images regardless of their protected status EN 24 OPTIMA 1438m DPOF Settings DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format which allows you to embed printing information on your memory card You can select the images to be printed and how many prints to make with the DPOF menu in the camera and insert the memory card to a card compatible printer When the printer starts printing it will read the embedded information on the memory card and print the specified
15. Blank Auto Incand Fluoresc 1 Fluoresc 2 Daylight Cloudy e Manual WB ISO This sets the sensitivity for capturing images When the sensitivity is raised and the ISO figure is increased photography will become possible even in dark locations but the image will appear more pixelated grainier Blank Auto 58 D O gt 5 E E OF HOD aH run Inn un Sut nt S00 So uw A Q ot i ISO 1600 Metering This sets the metering method for calculating the exposure Center Averages the light metered from the entire frame but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center Spot A very small portion of the center of the screen is measured to calculate the correct exposure Average The exposure is measured over all the image area Color This sets the color of the image that will be captured Standard Vivid Sepia B amp W Blue Red Green Yellow Purple EN 28 OPTIMA 1438m Capture Md This sets the recording method at the time of capturing images Blank Single Captures one image at a time E Continuous Permits continuous capture of up to 3 images T AEB Permits 3 consecutive images in the order of standard exposure underexposure and overexposure compensation eS Album Shot Creates an album like layout to combine 3 shots into a single image a Burst Permits continuous photography while pressing and
16. Function menu with the button Select Capture Md with the 4 v buttons and press the SET button Select Album Shot with the 4 v buttons and press the SET button Press the menu button Press the shutter button to capture the first image Press the shutter button again to capture the second and third images Pressing the SET button during step 2 or 3 will delete the last captured image E The camera returns to normal preview display by pressing the w button Press the v button again to switch back to album shot preview display This shot can only be recorded if there are 3 shots recorded in each of the available frames Recording Shots using Face Detection Technology Face Detection Technology can identify and focus on the human faces in the image This advanced function simultaneously detects up to 5 human faces regardless of their position in the scene SOOT ON gt White frame Green frame Face detection function is on Focus lock Out of focus 1 Slide the mode switch to 2 Press the button until the icon appears on the LCD monitor The white frame is identified as the top priority face main focus frame with gray ones around the other faces 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to lock the focus m The main focus frame simultaneously turns green E Ifthe top priority face is out of focus all frames will disappear from the screen 4 Press the shutter button down fully t
17. argeable lithium ion battery Battery charger AC adapter for battery charger EN 7 OPTIMA 1438m GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View Status LED Flash ON OFF Power button Self timer LED Mode switch Lens Microphone Zoom lever o N o a alow rm a EN 8 OPTIMA 1438m Rear View gt pa0T D LCD monitor Strap holder USB or AV OUT terminal Battery Memory card cover Tripod socket Speaker Function Capture Mode Video Mode Playback Mode Shutter button Record button Voice memo rec Playback Playback Playback Menu Menu Menu Focus Auto gt gt amp gt co Focus Auto gt amp gt co Go 10 images forwards Flash Auto gt 4 gt gt 4o gt 48 gt 44 Next Image Self timer Off gt 2s gt 10s gt 10 2s Self timer Off gt 2s gt 10s Go 10 images backwards Compensation gt A Previous Image Set Set Set Delete Delete EN 9 Delete OPTIMA 1438m LCD Monitor Display Capture mode l 2 Non 11 12 13 14 Zoom status Battery condition Full battery power 2 Medium battery power 2 Low battery power 5 No battery power Flash mode Blank Auto Flash 4 Forced Flash Flash Off 42 Red eye Reduction 48 Slow Sync 4 Pre flash
18. comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual If such changes or modifications should be made it may be necessary to stop operation of the equipment Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway fail restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable USB etc again EN 1 OPTIMA 1438m READ THIS FIRST Trademark Information Microsoft and Windows are U S registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc SD is a trademark SDHC is a trademark Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Product Information Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice This includes primary product specifications software software drivers and user s manual This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from those described in this manual This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements customer demographics and geographical preferences Products very often vary between retailer
19. e battery out of the reach of children Swallowing the battery might cause poisoning If the battery is accidentally swallowed immediately consult a physician Do not use the camera while you are walking driving or riding a motorcycle This might cause you to fall over or result in a traffic accident Only use a battery with intact external seals Do not use a battery whose seals have been damaged or removed This may cause leakage explosion or injury CO CY VV e EN 3 OPTIMA 1438m Cautions Insert the battery paying careful attention to the polarity or of the terminals Inserting the battery with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking Do not fire the flash close to anyone s eyes This might cause damage to the person s eyesight Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes rinse with fresh water If the internal fluid has entered your eyes consult a physician immediately A camera is a precision instrument Do not drop it strike it or use excessive force when handling the camera This might cause damage to the camera Do not use the camera in humid steamy smoky or dusty places This might cause fire or electric shock Do
20. egrees to the left select 90 Video clips cannot be rotated 90 90 DPOF Refer to the section in this manual titled DPOF Settings for further details Protect Refer to the section in this manual titled Protecting Images for further details Voice Memo Refer to the section in this manual titled Attaching Voice Memos for further details Resize Resizes a previously saved image Resizing replaces the original image with the changed image It is only possible to resize to a smaller size EN 31 OPTIMA 1438m Qual Change Changes the quality compression of a recorded image Compresses images down to half their size or less and overwrites old size images with newly compressed images It is only possible to reduce the image quality size never to increase it Copy to Card Allows you to copy your files from the camera s internal memory to an SD SDHC memory card Of course you can only do this if you have a memory card installed and some files in the internal memory Cancel Execute EN 32 OPTIMA 1438m Setup Menu Set your camera s operating environment 6l Y Setup al Y Setup is 0 1 Slide the mode switch to 6 or igg or press the gt button 2 Press the menu button and select the Setup menu with the gt button 3 Select the desired option item with the 4 w buttons and press the SET button to enter its respective menu 4 Select the desired setting with
21. eused or reassigned to another subsequently captured image EN 26 T K p Delete OPTIMA 1438m MENU OPTIONS Capture Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images fe B Y Capture fe g g Capture afz y C Quick Shot off Digi Zoom off Preview On Date Print off wen 1 Slide the mode switch to 6 Press the menu button and select the Capture Function menu with the lt gt buttons 3 Select the desired option item with the 4 v buttons and press the SET button to enter its respective menu 4 Select the desired setting with the 4 v buttons and press the SET button 5 To exit from the menu press the menu button Size This sets the size of the image that will be captured om 3648 x 2736 em 2816 x 2112 gm 2272 x 1704 m 1600 x 1200 VGA 640 x 480 Quality This sets the quality compression at which the image is captured Fine Standard EE Economy Sharpness This sets the sharpness of the image that will be captured Hard Standard Soft Saturation This sets the saturation of the image that will be captured High Standard Low EN 27 OPTIMA 1438m W Balance This sets the white balance for a variety of lighting conditions and permits images to be captured approaching the conditions that are seen by the human eye
22. frame of the focus area turns red Press down halfway wi If the camera stops responding when you press any of the camera buttons press and hold more than 2 seconds the ON OFF button to turn off the camera EN 16 OPTIMA 1438m Setting the Scene Mode By simply selecting one of the available 21 scene modes you can capture the image with the most appropriate settings 1 Slide the mode switch to SCN ii Select the desired scene mode with the lt 4 gt buttons and press the SET button Compose the image and press the shutter le Shot 01 21 button omatic sho for capturing Setting the Panorama Mode This mode is designed to make it easier to take a series of shots then stitch them together with software to make a single image You can capture a photographic subject that won t fit into a single frame such as a landscape and stitch it together later with a program like the Panorama Maker application RUNN Slide the mode switch to SCN Select Panorama with the lt gt buttons and press the sET button Select the photographic direction with the lt 4 gt buttons Shoot the first image m The next image appears beside the previous image Orient the camera so that the second frame overlaps a small portion of the photographic subject of the first image and press the shutter button to capture the ne
23. i To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD SDHC memory card you can slide the write protect tab on the side of the SD SDHC memory card to LOCK To save edit or erase data on an SD SDHC memory card LOCK 4 LOCK you must unlock the card To prevent damaging an SD SDHC memory card be sure to i turn off the power when inserting or removing the SD SDHC Write protect tab Write protection state memory card If inserting or removing the SD SDHC memory card with the power on the camera will automatically turn off EN 12 OPTIMA 1438m Charging the Battery Charge the battery fully with the supplied battery charger before use 1 Insert the battery into the battery charger 2 Connect the power cord to the charger and insert the plug into a wall outlet m The status LED on the charger lights red when charging has started and lights green when charging is completed The LED also lights green if no battery is inserted into the charger Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery m Remove the battery after charging is completed 4 E The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used This is normal and not a malfunction When using the camera in cold areas keep the camera and battery warm by holding them inside your outer clothes EN 13 OPTIMA 1438m Initial Settings Setti
24. ing the Memory Card or Internal Memory This utility formats the internal memory or memory card and erases all stored images and data Slide the mode switch to 6 or gg or press the gt button Press the menu button Select Setup menu with the gt button Select Format with the 4 w buttons then press the SET button Select Execute with the 4 w buttons and press the SET button m To cancel formatting select Cancel and press the SET button EN 15 OPTIMA 1438m CAPTURE MODE Capturing Images Your camera is equipped with a 3 0 full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images playback recorded images video clips or adjust menu settings 1 2 3 Press the ON OFF button to turn the power on m The status LED lights green and the camera is initiated Slide the mode switch to 6 Compose your image in the LCD monitor m Slide the zoom lever to side to zoom in on the subject and enlarge the subject on the LCD monitor E Slide the zoom lever to ey side to zoom out on the subject and provide a wider angle image Press the shutter button Pressing the shutter button down halfway automatically focuses and adjusts the Press down fully exposure and pressing the shutter button down fully captures the images The focus area frame turns green when the camera is in focus and the exposure is calculated m When the focus or exposure is not suitable the
25. is process ends this replaces the original image with the corrected image EN 22 ic Y Play Fix Red Eyes Next Menu t OPTIMA 1438m Attaching Voice Memos A maximum of 30 seconds of audio can be recorded as a memo for captured still images The voice memo can be recorded only once 1 Press the P button m The last image appears on the screen 2 Select the image to which you want to attach the voice memo with the lt gt buttons 3 Press the menu button 4 Select Voice Memo with the 4 v buttons and press the sET button 5 Select On with the 4 w buttons and press the SET button 6 Press the menu button to exit from the menu 7 Press the set button m VOICE RECORDING is displayed on the screen and recording starts 8 To stop recording a voice memo as it is being recorded press the sET button again m VOICE RECORD END will be displayed and the recording will end An 8 icon is displayed with images that have been recorded with a voice memo Playing back voice memos Pressing the SET button displays VOICE PLAYBACK and plays back the voice memo 4 H Voice memo is only available for still images EN 23 OPTIMA 1438m Protecting Images Set the data to read only to prevent images from being erased by mistake 1 2 Canceling the Protection To cancel protection for only one image display the image on which you want to remove the image protection 1
26. ize This sets the size of the video clip that will be captured VGA 640 x 480 r Q WA 320 x 240 Quality This sets the quality compression at which the video clip is captured H Fine T Standard Color This sets the color of the video clip that will be captured Standard Vivid Sepia Monochrome Blue Red Green Yellow Purple Audio This sets whether or not to record audio at the time of video recording On Off Digi Zoom Refer to the section in this manual titled Digi Zoom in Capture Menu for further details EN 30 OPTIMA 1438m Playback Menu In the mode choose which settings are to be used for playback O v EN Fix Red Eyes _ Next Menu ic Yy Play Qual Change Next Menu Card Next Menu 1 Press the gt button 2 Press the menu button 3 Select the desired option item with the 4 v buttons and press the SET button to enter its respective menu 4 Select the desired setting with the 4 v buttons and press the SET button 5 To exit from the menu press the menu button Fix Red Eyes Refer to the section in this manual titled Removing Red eye for further details Slide Show This function enables you to play back your still inages automatically in order one image at a time 3 Sec 5 Sec 10 Sec Rotate If you wish to rotate a still image 90 degrees to the right select 90 if you wish to rotate it 90 d
27. ng the Date and Time The date time needs to be set if and when m The camera is turned on for the first time m The camera is turned on after leaving the camera without the battery for an extended period of time When the date and time information is not displayed on the LCD monitor follow these steps to set the correct date and time 1 wo Slide the mode switch to a or gg or press the button Press the menu button Select Setup with the gt button Select Date Time with the 4 v buttons and press the SET button Select the date format with the 4 w buttons and press the seET button m Select the item field with the lt gt buttons and adjust the value for the date and time with the 4 w buttons m The time is displayed in 24 hour format m After confirming all settings are correct press the SET button To exit from the Setup menu press the menu button EN 14 Setup Next Menu English o Out lo Reset OPTIMA 1438m Choosing the Language Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor PONS Slide the mode switch to 6 or g8 or press the Press the menu button Select Setup menu with the gt button Select Language with the 4 v buttons and press the SET button Select the displayed language with the 4 v buttons and press the SET button m The setting will be stored gt button Formatt
28. not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous use The battery becomes hot during use Touching a hot battery might cause burns Do not cover the camera or wrap it in cloths or blankets This might cause heat to build up and deform the case resulting in fire Use the camera in a well ventilated location Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly such as inside a car This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside resulting in fire Before you move the camera disconnect cords and cables Failure to do this might damage cords and cables resulting in fire and electric shock CLO VY GG GY CW o EN 4 OPTIMA 1438m Notes on Battery Usage When you use the battery carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below Use only the specified battery 3 7V Avoid extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance When you are using a new rechargeable battery or a rechargeable battery that has not been used for an extended period of time a battery that has passed its expiry date is an exception it may affect the number of images that can be captured Therefore to maximize its performance and lifetime we recommend that you fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use The battery may feel warm after a long period of c
29. o a panoramic masterpiece that you can print share or post to the web Create horizontal vertical and 360 panorama pictures all within this one amazing program To install software 1 Insert the CD ROM that came with the camera into your CD ROM drive The welcome screen appears 2 Click the respective software name Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation 4 E For more information about the operation of the software refer to its respective help documentation For Windows 2000 XP Vista users please make sure you install and use the software in Administrator mode The software is not supported by Mac EN 37 OPTIMA 1438m SPECIFICATIONS Image sensor 1 2 33 CCD sensor 10 0 megapixels Image resolution Still image 3648 x 2736 2816 x 2112 2272 x 1704 1600 x 1200 640 x 480 Video clip 640 x 480 30 fps 320 x 240 30 fps LCD monitor 3 0 full color TFT LCD 230K pixels Recording media 32MB internal memory 27MB available for image storage Supports SD SDHC memory card up to 8GB optional File format DCF JPEG EXIF 2 2 DPOF Motion JPEG AVI Lens 4x optical zoom lens Aperture range 2 5 W 5 6 T Focal length 5 8mm 23 2mm equivalent to 32mm 128mm on a 35mm camera Focus Range Standard 0 5m to infinity Macro Wide 0 05m to infinity Tele 0 5m to infinity Shutter speed 2 1 2000 sec Digital
30. o capture your image 4 Subjects that are not suitable for this function a A person wearing glasses sunglasses or a face covered with a hat or hair b A person turning sideways EN 19 OPTIMA 1438m VIDEO MODE Recording Video Clips This mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 320 x 240 640 x 480 pixels 1 Slide the mode switch to gg 2 Compose the image 3 Press the shutter button E The recording of the video clip will start i E Pressing the shutter button one more time will end O ef SCN the recording of the video clip 5 r ONOFI E The recording time depends on the storage size and the subject of the image to be recorded E The zoom function cannot be used during video recording A When recording a video clip the flash and 10 2 sec self timer function cannot be used E lf the write speed of your SD SDHC memory card is not fast enough for recording video clips in the currently selected quality the video recording will stop In this case select a video quality lower than the current one Playing Back Video Clips You can play back recorded video clips on the camera You can also play back sound if recorded with the video 1 Press the gt button E The last image appears on the screen 2 Select the desired video clip with the lt gt buttons 3 Press the SET button E Pre
31. ontinuous use of the camera or the flash This is normal and not a malfunction The camera may feel warm after a long period of continuous use This is normal and not a malfunction If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time remove it from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion and store it after no battery power is left Stored for a long time in a fully charged condition its performance may be impaired Always keep the battery terminals clean There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of the used battery in accordance with recycling instructions Charge the rechargeable battery fully before using for the first time To prevent short circuiting or fire keep the battery away from other metal objects when carrying or storing This symbol mark crossed out bin indicates separate collection of waste batteries in the EU countries The batteries provided with this product should not be treated as household waste Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the dis posal of the waste batteries If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol mark this chemical symbol means that the batteries contain a heavy metal at a certain concentration Meanings as follows Hg mercury Cd cadmium Pb lead EN 5 CONTENTS NNN 19 20 20 20 21 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 27 30 33 INTRODUCTION Overview Package Contents 35
32. or lens paper The distance to the subject is smaller than the effective range Move your subject to within the effective focus range The contents on the memory card cannot be played back You played back a memory card that was not formatted by this camera Insert a memory card that was formatted on this camera Files cannot be deleted The file is protected Cancel protection The memory card is write protected Remove the write protection Even when the camera buttons are pressed it does not operate The battery is running low Recharge the battery The date and time are wrong The correct date and time is not set Set the correct date and time Cannot download images The free space on the hard disk in your computer may be insufficient Check whether the hard disk has space for running Windows and if the drive for loading image files has a capacity at least that of the memory card inserted in the camera No power supply EN 40 Recharge the battery OPTIMA 1438m Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer Read this section if the model you purchased is included with the PictBridge functions If a printer that supports PictBridge is available images can be printed by connecting the digital still camera directly to the PictBridge compatible printer without using a computer Connecting the camera to the printer 1 Connect one end of the
33. range is from 5 to 5 Format Refer to the section in this manual titled Formatting the Memory Card or Internal Memory for further details Media Info This displays the free capacity of the internal memory or the memory card Sys Info This displays the firmware version of the camera Sys Reset This returns all basic settings to the camera s default settings The time setting will not be reset Cancel Execute EN 34 OPTIMA 1438m TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER System Requirement Pentium III 1GHz or equivalent PowerPC G3 G4 G5 Windows 2000 XP Vista OS 9 0 or later 512MB RAM 256MB RAM 512 MB recommended 150MB available hard disk space 128MB available hard disk space CD ROM drive CD ROM drive Available USB port Available USB port Downloading Your Files 1 Select PC using the 4 v buttons and press From the Windows desktop double click on My Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB terminal on the camera Turn on your camera the SET button Computer Look for a new removable disk icon This removable disk is actually the memory or memory card in your camera Typically the camera will be assigned drive letter e or higher Double click on the removable disk and locate the DCIM folder Double click on the DCIM folder to open it to find more folder
34. s m Your recorded images and video clips will be inside these folders Copy amp Paste or Drag N Drop image and video files to a folder on your computer Mac users Double click the untitled or unlabeled disk drive icon on your desktop iPhoto may automatically launch EN 35 OPTIMA 1438m USING THE CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA Your camera can act as a PC camera which allows you to videoconference with busi ness associates or have a real time conversation with friends or family To use the cam era for videoconferencing your computer system must include the items as below m Microphone E Sound card E Speakers or headphones Network or Internet connection After installing the PC camera driver included on the CD ROM in your Windows operating system restart your computer Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB terminal of the camera Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer Turn on your camera Select PC Camera with the 4 v buttons and press the sET button Position the camera steadily on top of your computer monitor or use a tripod Launch the videoconferencing application software m Simply follow the instructions in the application software to start your camera NQaRown wi This function is not supported by Mac It is recommended that you use Windows Netmeeting Windows Meeting Space on Windows Vista as a videoconferencing application software
35. s especially with accessories such as batteries chargers AC adapters memory cards cables pouches and language support Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color appearance and internal memory capacity Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included accessories The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual design of your camera The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual EN 2 OPTIMA 1438m SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product Warnings If foreign objects or water have entered the camera turn the power off and remove the battery Continued use might cause fire or electric shock Consult the store of purchase If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged turn the power off and remove the battery Continued use might cause fire or electric shock Consult the store of purchase Do not disassemble change or repair the camera This might cause fire or electric shock For repair or internal inspection ask the store of purchase Do not use the camera in areas near water This might cause fire or electric shock Take special care in rain snow on the beach or near the shore Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces This might cause the camera to fall or topple over causing damage Keep th
36. ssing the gt lt buttons during playback allows fast forward play fast reverse play E To stop video playback press the w button This stops playback and returns to the start of the video clip E To pause video playback press the SET button This pauses video playback To cancel pause press the SET button again l Video clips cannot be displayed rotated or enlarged Windows Media player or QuickTime Player is recommended to play back the video clip on your computer E QuickTime Player is a free media player available at www apple com and compatible with Mac and Windows computers For more information about the operation of the media player refer to its respective help documentation w EN 20 OPTIMA 1438m PLAYBACK MODE Playing Back Still Images You can play back still images on the LCD monitor 1 Press the gt button m The last image appears on the screen 2 The images can be displayed in forward or reverse sequence with the lt gt buttons To view the previous image press the lt button m To view the next image press the gt button m Slide the zoom lever to A side to enlarge the image To return to normal magnification slide the zoom lever to side Entire image a E A 88 icon is displayed with the video data Video clips cannot be rotated E A icon is displayed with images which have
37. using a slower SD SDHC memory card you can set your camera s video recording to QVGA 320 x 240 and standard quality EN 39 OPTIMA 1438m Troubleshooting Refer to the symptoms and solutions listed below before sending the camera for repairs If the problem persists contact your local reseller or service center The power does not come on The battery is not inserted Insert the battery correctly The battery is exhausted Recharge the battery The battery runs out quickly The battery is not fully charged The battery has not been used for an extended period of time after being charged Fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use to maximize its performance and lifetime The battery or camera feels warm Long period of continuous use of the camera or the flash Even if press the shutter button the camera does not take a picture The shutter button is not pressed all the way down Press the shutter button all the way down The memory card does not have any free capacity Insert a new memory card or delete unwanted files The memory card is write protected Remove the write protection Images do not appear on the LCD monitor LCD monitor is dark Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in the menu Although it is set to auto focus it does not focus The lens is dirty Wipe clean with a soft dry cloth
38. xt image Follow the same steps to capture subsequent images in the sequence Finish the sequence by pressing the menu button or switch to another mode after the last image has been recorded EN 17 OPTIMA 1438m Taking Images When the Smile Feature Is On With the camera s new smile detection function this camera detects smiles so you don t miss those special moments in life 1 2 3 Slide the mode switch to SCN Select Smile Shot with the lt 4 gt buttons and press the sET button Compose the image and press the shutter button down fully om 00001 Once the camera detects a smile it will automatically capture 3 images by default the flash mode setting is set to m If the flash mode setting is changed to 4 the camera will only capture an image after it detects a smile m When capturing group shots if the number of people is more than 1 the camera will automatically capture the image s when it detects two smiles The number of shots taken depends on the flash mode setting m lf the camera does not detect a smile within 5 seconds the camera returns to preview display m Press the shutter button once again to reactivate this function EN 18 OPTIMA 1438m Recording Shots into Multiple Image Layout The Album Shot mode enables you to easily record images and combine three shots into a single image Slide the mode switch to 6 Press the menu button and select the
39. zoom 4x Capture mode 4x Playback mode Flash effective range 0 5m 3 0m Wide 0 5m 1 5m Tele Terminals AV OUT USB 2 0 compliant 2 in 1 terminal Power supply Rechargeable Lithium ion battery 3 7V Dimensions Approx 95 x 57 x 22 7mm without protruding parts Weight Approx 130g without battery and memory card Design and specifications are subject to change without notice EN 38 OPTIMA 1438m APPENDIX Possible Number of Shots Possible number of shots still image The table shows the approximate number of shots that you can capture in each setting based on the capacity of the internal memory and the SD SDHC memory card m Fine 3648 x 2736 Standard Economy EM Fine 2816 x 2112 Standard Economy on Fine 2272 x 1704 Standard Economy cM ae d 1600 x 1200 ones Economy Fine VGA 640 x 480 Standard Economy Fine W Standard Fine W Standard We recommend a memory card of at least 10MB Sec write speed to prevent auto stop or unexpected results If you experience an error
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