Agfa Optima 145 User manual
Below you will find brief information for Digital Camera 145. This manual provides instructions on how to use the AgfaPhoto digital camera. It covers various settings, including shooting modes, zoom functions, flash controls, and scene modes. The manual also explains how to view photos and videos and utilize the menu functions for advanced settings such as image quality, white balance, and exposure compensation. It includes safety precautions, battery information, and troubleshooting tips. The manual also emphasizes the importance of storing the camera in appropriate conditions and offers guidance on using the camera's various modes and features for optimal results.
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User manual OPTIMA 145 EN WARNING Do not expose the camera's battery pack or other accessories to rain or humidity to prevent a 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. 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 145 Trade Name: AgfaPhoto Responsible Party: RedDot Imaging Address:RedDot Imaging, 2275 NW 84thAve, Doral, FL 33122. Customer Care Hotline: Service & Repair Hotline (USA): 1-855-243-2937 (from a landline only) UK: +44 1908 488676 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. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Camera notes: Do not store or use the camera in the following types of locations: • In the rain or in, very humid and dusty places. • In a place where the camera may be exposed directly to 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 heat the battery or throw them into a fire. • Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify the battery . Keep the battery out of reach of small children. In cold locations, battery performance deteriorates and the time for which they can be used shortens markedly. Memory card notes: Do not place the camera on a wet surface or places where dripping water or sand may come in contact with the camera, which may cause irrepairable damage. When using a new memory card, or a memory card that has been used in a PC, be sure to format the card with your digital camera before using it. If the camera will not be used for a long period of time, we suggest you remove the batteries and the memory card from the camera and keep them in a dry environment. To edit image data, copy the image data to the PC’s hard disk first. If you carry the camera suddenly from a cold location to a warm place, moisture may condense inside the camera. We suggest you wait for a while before turing on the camera. No compensation for loss of recordings. Loss of recordings cannot be compensated for if a malfunction of your camera or recording media, makes the playback of recordings not possible. Battery notes: Incorrect use of the battery may cause them to leak, become hot, ignite or burst. Always observe the precautions given below. ii • Do not expose the battery to water, and take particular care to keep the terminals dry. Do not change or delete the folder names or file names in the memory card from your PC, as this may make it impossible for your camera to recognize the original folder or file in the memory card. The photos taken by this camera are stored in the autogenerated folder in the 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. Please do 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. 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 © Copyright 2011 RedDot Imaging All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form, by any means, without the prior written permission of RedDot Imaging. 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 handling may damage the product. • Turn off the camera before inserting or removing the battery and (or) memory card. • Do not touch the camera's lens. • Please do 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 use or store the camera in dusty, dirty, or sandy areas, as its components may be damaged. Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identification purposes only and are properties of their respective owners. AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 • 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 RedDot Imaging 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. CONTENTS WARNING ...................................................................i AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Setting the Language ....................................................... 15 Setting the Date and Time ............................................. 16 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................................ii About the LCD Screen ................................................................ 17 BEFORE YOU START .........................................1 BASIC OPERATION .......................................... 18 Preface ................................................................................................... 1 Shooting in Auto Mode .............................................................. 18 Copyright ..................................................................................... 1 Using the Zoom Function ......................................................... 18 Trademarks ................................................................................ 1 Flash ..................................................................................................... 19 Safety information ........................................................................... 1 Self-timer ........................................................................................... 19 About this manual ............................................................................ 2 Macro Mode ...................................................................................... 20 Symbols used in this manual ........................................... 2 Using quick recording................................................................... 20 CONTENTS ..............................................................3 Advanced Functions Menu ....................................................... 21 GETTING READY ..................................................7 Quality ........................................................................................ 22 Unpacking ............................................................................................. 7 WB (White Balance) ............................................................ 23 Size .............................................................................................. 22 Camera Views ..................................................................................... 8 Color ............................................................................................ 23 Charging the Battery ................................................................... 10 Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card ............................... 11 ISO ................................................................................................ 24 Turning On and Off ....................................................................... 13 USING THE MODES ........................................ 25 Use Mode button ........................................................................... 14 Set Time, date/time ..................................................................... 15 Exposure Compensation .................................................. 24 LCD Screen Display ...................................................................... 25 Still Picture Mode Display ................................................ 25 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Video Shooting Mode Display ....................................... 27 Indoor ......................................................................................... 33 Playback Mode Display ..................................................... 28 Snow ........................................................................................... 33 ASCN mode ....................................................................................... 29 Landscape Mode.................................................................... 29 ID ................................................................................................... 33 Portrait Mode........................................................................... 29 Photo frame ............................................................................ 33 Night Portrait ......................................................................... 30 Travel shooting ..................................................................... 34 Backlit Portrait ...................................................................... 30 Text ............................................................................................. 34 Night Landscape Mode...................................................... 30 Leaf ............................................................................................. 34 Macro Mode.............................................................................. 30 Glass ........................................................................................... 34 Auto Mode................................................................................. 30 Fish eye ..................................................................................... 34 Museum ..................................................................................... 33 Panorama Mode............................................................................... 31 Sketch ........................................................................................ 34 Manual Scene Mode (SCN) ....................................................... 32 Stabilization Mode ..................................................................... 35 Landscape ............................................................................... 33 Face Detection ................................................................................ 36 Sport ........................................................................................... 33 Blink Detection ............................................................................... 36 Beach .......................................................................................... 33 Sunset ........................................................................................ 33 Viewing Photos and Videos ..................................................... 37 Night Landscape .................................................................. 33 Thumbnail View .............................................................................. 39 Night Portrait ......................................................................... 33 Using Zoom on Playback .......................................................... 40 Gathering .................................................................................. 33 Using the Delete Button ............................................................ 41 Children ..................................................................................... 33 PLAYBACK ........................................................... 37 Fireworks .................................................................................. 33 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 USING THE MENUS ......................................... 42 Still Menu ........................................................................................... 42 AF Mode (Auto-Focus Mode ) ....................................... 43 AF-assist Beam .................................................................... 43 Continuous AF ....................................................................... 44 Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) ........................... 44 Continuous Shot .................................................................. 45 Smile Shutter ......................................................................... 45 Digital Zoom ........................................................................... 46 Slow shutter ........................................................................... 46 Quick Review .......................................................................... 47 Date Imprint ............................................................................ 47 Movie Menu ....................................................................................... 48 Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) ........................... 49 Continuous AF ....................................................................... 49 Rotate ........................................................................................ 54 Red-eye Reduction............................................................... 55 Trim .............................................................................................. 55 HDR-High Dynamic Range................................................ 56 Display Setup ............................................................................... 57 Slideshow ................................................................................. 57 Wallpaper Settings ............................................................. 58 Menu Wallpaper .................................................................... 58 Setup Menu ...................................................................................... 60 Beep ............................................................................................ 60 LCD Brightness ..................................................................... 64 Power Saver ........................................................................... 62 Date/Time ................................................................................ 62 Zone ............................................................................................ 62 Language ................................................................................. 63 DIS ................................................................................................ 50 File and Software .......................................................................... 63 Playback Menu ................................................................................ 51 Format Memory ..................................................................... 63 Protect ....................................................................................... 51 Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to memory card) ......................................................................... 64 Delete ......................................................................................... 52 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) .............................. 53 Resize ........................................................................................ 54 File Numbering ...................................................................... 64 Reset Settings ...................................................................... 65 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 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 .................................................................................. 69 Error Messages ............................................................................... 73 Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 75 Customer Care.................................................................................. 77 GETTING READY AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Unpacking 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 your vendor. Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery Warranty Card CD-ROM Wrist Strap USB Cable Power Adapter AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Camera Views Front View Back View 1 2 5 3 6 7 8 9 4 Right View 10 15 11 14 12 13 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Top View Bottom View 18 19 20 21 22 23 Left View 16 17 1 Flash Lamp 13 Delete button/Self-timer button/ Down button 2 AF Assist/Timer Indicator 14 Close-up shooting button/Left button 3 Lens 15 Function/OK Button 4 Microphone 16 USB/AV Port 5 LCD Screen 17 Wrist Strap Anchor 6 Zoom Button 18 Power Button 7 Status Indicator 19 Recording Button 8 Mode Selection Button 20 Shutter Button 9 Playback Button 21 Card Slot/Battery Compartment 10 Menu Button 22 Tripod Socket 11 Disp/Up Button 23 Speaker 12 Flash Mode/Right Button AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Charging the Battery 1. Put the battery into the camera. 2. Use the USB cable to connect the camera to the power adapter. Leave the battery charging until the charger light turns green. To maximize battery life, the first charge should be at least 4 hours. 3. Insert the power adapter into the power socket. The charger is for indoor use only. 10 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included) 1. Open the battery compartment. 2. Insert the enclosed batteries into the battery slot in the correct direction. 11 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 3. Insert an SD/SDHC card (not included) into the memory card slot as shown. write protection buckle 12 4. Close the battery compartment. AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The use of 64 MB to 32 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 After the camera is turned on, the camera will default to the the shooting mode last used. Press the Mode button, and use the Left/Right button to switch among different shooting modes. When the camera is used for the first time, the language setup will display on the screen. 13 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Use 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 "func/OK to select. All the available modes are listed as follows: 14 Mode Name Icon Auto mode AUTO Description Switch to take still pictures in automatic mode. Manual mode Switch to take still pictures in manual mode, where many camera settings can be configured. ASCN mode Switch to have the camera automatically select the best scene type for still pictures. Panorama mode Switch to capture a sequence of shots and stitch them together into a panoramic photo. Scene mode Switch to take still pictures in 20 different scene types to choose from. Stabilization mode Switch to take still pictures by reducing image blur caused by hand shake, low lighting conditions,, or slow shutter speeds. Portrait Switch to take portrait pictures under normal conditions. Movie mode Switch to record videos. AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Set Time, date/time The Date/Time and Language setup will automatically appear when the camera is turned on the first time. To set the language, date, and time, go to the following setup options in the General Setup menu. • Language • Date / Time To access the General Setup menu, do the following: 1. Press the Power button to turn the camera on. button, then switch among the settings 2. Press the menus by using the Left/Right button and select General Setup. Setting the Language 1. Select language with the Down button, press the right button to enter the setting. 2. Use the Up/Down/Left/Right buttons to select the desired language. 3. Press the or button to confirm the setting. 15 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Setting the Date and Time 1. Select date / time with the Up/Down button, then press the or right button to enter the setting. 2. Press the Left/Right button to highlight each field and use the Up/Down button to adjust the value. 3. Press the 16 button to confirm the setting. AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 About the LCD Screen When you turn the camera on, various icons will appear 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; remove any moisture on the LCD screen with a soft and dry cleaning cloth. If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care with the liquid in the monitor. If any of the following situations arise, take the recommended immediate action indicated below: • If liquid from the LCD comes in contact with your skin, wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with soap and running water. • If liquid from the LCD flows into the eyes inadvertently, please rinse with water immediately and seek medical assistance. • If liquid from the LCD is swallowed, flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Then seek medical assistance immediately. 17 BASIC OPERATION AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Shooting in Auto Mode AUTO Auto mode is the easiest mode to take photos with. While operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes the camera's settings for best results. Using the Zoom Function Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. Press the Zoom button to zoom in or out of the subject while taking pictures. To start shooting, do the following: 1. Press the power button to turn the camera on. 2. Press the Mode button and select Automatic mode. ). ( AUTO 3. Compose your picture on the LCD screen and press the Shutter button halfway to focus on the subject. 4. The LCD screen will show a green focus frame after the subject is in focus. 5. Press the Shutter button fully to capture the image. Zoom indicator (See “Digital Zoom“ on page 46) Auto mode is an initial default mode. When the optical zoom reaches its maximum value, release the Zoom button then press it again and the optical zoom will switch over to digital zoom. The Zoom indicator is hidden after the Zoom button is released. The screen will ) for the current zoom status. show ( 18 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Self-timer Flash Press the Right/Flash button to enter the flash interface, then press the Left/Right button to switch among six different flash modes: To enable the self-timer function, press the Down/Selftimer button to enter the self-timer selection interface, press the Left/Right button to switch among three selftimer modes: • Flash: Forced off Flash is turned off. • Flash: Forced flash The flash will fire with every shot. • Flash: Red-Eye+Slow Synchro Using this mode for slow synchro shots with redeye reduction. • Self-timer : 2 Sec A single picture is shot 2 seconds after the Shutter button is pressed. • Flash: Slow Synchro This allows you to take pictures of people at night that clearly show both your subject and the night scenery. • Self-timer : 10 Sec A single picture is shot 10 seconds after the Shutter button is pressed. • Flash: Red-eye reduction The camera emits a brief flash before the picture is taken to reduce red-eye effects. • Flash: Auto • Self-timer : Off The self timer is disabled. Camera flash fires automatically based on existing light conditions. 19 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Macro Mode Press the Left/Close-up button to enter the close-up shooting interface, press the Left/Right button to switch between two close-up shooting modes: • Using quick recording In Shooting mode, press the Recording shortcut button to enter the recording mode directly and make recordings. Macro : On Select this to focus on subjects 5cm from the lens. • Macro : Off Select this option to disable Macro. After finishing a recording, press the Recording shortcut button or Shutter button again, you can store the video and return to the shooting screen. 20 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Advanced Functions Menu The Advanced Functions menu of the camera includes image size, image quality, white balance, image colour, ISO and EV values. These functions allow advanced users better control for shooting under difficult lighting conditions. Set the advanced functions as per the following steps: 1. Pull up the Advanced Function Menus by pressing the button. 4. Press the Left/Right button to select the value to be set, press the button to confirm the setting and quit the interface. 2. Press the Down button to enter the advanced function selection screen, then press the Left/Right button to select the function that needs to be changed or adjusted. 3. Press the Up button to enter the advanced function setting interface. 21 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Size Quality The size setting refers to the image resolution in pixels. A higher image resolution allows you to print that image in larger sizes without degrading the image quality. The quality setting adjusts the compression ratio of the images. Higher quality settings give better photos, but will take up more memory space. The larger the pictures are, the bigger the file sizes are and the less pictures you can store on a memory card. 22 There are three options for picture quality: • Quality : Best • Quality : Fine • Quality : Normal AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 WB (White Balance) Color The White Balance allows you to adjust the color temperature from different light sources to ensure faithful color reproduction. (The WB setting is only available when Manual mode). the camera is in the The color setting feature allows you to add artistic color effects to your images when taking pictures. You can try different color tones to alter the mood of your pictures. (The colour setting feature is only available when the camera is in the Manual mode). The options of White Balance include: • WB : Auto • WB : Daylight • WB : Cloudy • WB : Fluorescent • WB : Fluorescent CWF • • WB : Incandescent The color options include: • Color : Auto • Color : Vivid • Color : Black & White • Color : Sepia WB : Manual (Press the shutter button to set WB) 23 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 ISO Exposure Compensation The ISO function allows you to set the sensitivity of the camera sensor based on the brightness of the scene. To improve the performance in darker environments, a higher ISO value is required. On the other hand, a lower ISO value is needed when in bright conditions. (The ISO setting is only available when the camera is in the Manual mode). The exposure compensation adjustment allows you to adjust the light exposure value to control the brightness of the image. (The exposure compensation setting is only available when the camera is in the Manual mode). Pictures at higher ISO will naturally have more noise than those at lower ISO. The adjustable range of exposure value is from EV -2.0 to EV+2.0. The options of ISO include automatic, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1600. 24 USING THE MODES AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 LCD Screen Display Still Picture Mode Display Mode: 1 Shooting Mode Icons Auto mode Manual mode ASCN mode Panorama mode Scene mode Stabilization AUTO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 mode 8 16 9 15 10 Portrait mode 2 14 11 AF Mode Single-AF Multi-AF 13 17 18 19 20 12 3 Expo Metering Spot 21 Center 8 AiAE 4 Image Size 5 Image Quality 25 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 21 Flash Mode 6 Remaining number of pictures 7 Memory card/built-in memory 8 Battery Status 9 WT Ratio (Displayed only when the zoom is activated) Flash : Forced off Flash : Forced flash 10 Zoom scale 11 Exposure value (Adjustable only in 12 ISO Value (Adjustable only in Manual mode) Flash : Slow Synchro 13 Histogram 14 Focus Frame Flash : Red-eye reduction 15 Continuous Shot 16 Face Detection 17 Picture Color (Adjustable only in 18 White Balance (Adjustable only in 19 Macro mode 20 Self-timer Self-time : 2-sec Self-time : 10-sec 26 Flash : Red-Eye + Slow Synchro Manual mode) Manual mode) Manual mode) Flash : Auto AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Video Shooting Mode Display Mode : 5 Macro mode 6 Self-timer Self-time : 10-sec 1 2 13 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 Remaining Time for Video Recording 8 Memory Card/Built-in Memory 10 9 Battery Status 11 10 WT Ratio (Displayed only when zoom is activated) 11 Zoom Scale 12 Exposure Value 12 13 Recording Status Icon Recording standby Recording 1 Video Mode icon 2 Continuous AF 3 Metering Spot For optimal video shooting, it is recommended that an SD card be used. Shooting videos without an SD card, may result in image noise and image jitter. HD recording time is limited to below 29min . Center AiAE 4 During video shooting, optical zoom is fixed but the highest 6x digital zoom is still available. Video Quality 27 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Playback mode display 1. Playback Mode icon 2. DPOF file Mode: 3. File protection 4. Picture Number 1 2 3 4 5 5. Memory Card/Built-in Memory 6 6. Battery Status 7. Image Zoom 13 7 8. Zoom Magnification Area Indicator 9. Field of view indicator 10. Memory Space (this picture/Total number of pictures) 11. Recording Date and Time 8 9 12 11 28 10 12. OK: PLAY 13. HDR AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 ASCN mode In the "ASCN" mode, different recording conditions are detected intelligently and the most suitable settings will be automatically selected. With "ASCN" you can always take good pictures easily. To use "ASCN": 1. Press the Mode button to select ASCN mode, the LCD screen will display the following: 2. Hold the camera steadily and aim at the subject. The optimum scene mode will be identified automatically. 3. Press the Shutter button halfway down to focus. 4. Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the picture. Icon Mode name Icon Mode name Landscape Mode Night Landscape Mode Portrait Mode Macro Mode Night Portrait Auto Mode Backlit Portrait Landscape Mode For landscapes, ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure to match the background. Portrait Mode For portraits, ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure and skin tones resulting in more natural looking photos. 29 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Night Portrait When you shoot portraits at night, or in low light conditions, ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure for people and night scenes. Backlit Portrait When the sun or any other light source is behind you, ASCN will automatically adjust the foreground exposure to produce good pictures. Night Landscape Mode For night scenes, ASCN will automatically increase the ISO value to compensate for low light. Macro Mode To capture fine detail for close-ups, ASCN will automatically adjust the focus. Auto Mode The camera will automatically adjusts the exposure and focus to ensure good pictures. 30 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Panorama mode Panorama Mode allows you to create a panoramic picture. The camera will create a panoramic photo by stitching individual images taken in panorama mode. Follow these steps to create a panoramic picture: 1. Press the Mode button and use the Left/Right button to select Panorama mode, then press the button to confirm the setting. 2. Use the Left/Right button to select the direction of image stitching, e.g. left to right or right to left. Then press the button to confirm the setting; if no selection is made the camera will default to left to right stitching after 2 seconds. 3. After the first shot is taken, two target icons will appear on the left and right side of the LCD screen. Pan the camera and the circle icon on the screen will move towards the square frame icon. When the circle icon and square frame become green after overlapping, the camera will capture the next picture automatically. Repeat the same step for the third picture to finish the stitching. The camera will then stitch the pictures into a panorama automatically. Press the playback button to enter Playback mode and review the panorama result. After selecting Panorama mode, Flash, Self-timer, Macro mode and Exposure Compensation can not be adjusted. Before ending the shooting sequence, pressing the Delete button will cancel the shooting sequence. Panorama mode can stitch 2 or 3 pictures total. 31 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Manual Scene Mode (SCN) In Manual Scene mode, you can select from a total of 20 scene types to match your needs. You just need to select the right scene for the occasion and the camera will automatically set the optimal settings for you. Press the Mode button, and use the Left/Right button to enter the Scene Selection mode menu, then press the button to enter the Scene Selection mode. The following image will appear on the LCD screen: 32 Select a scene using the Up/Down/Left/Right button and press the Icon button. Mode Name Icon Mode Name Landscape Sport Beach Sunset Fireworks Night Landscape Night Portrait Gathering Children Indoor Snow ID Museum Photo frame Travel shooting Text Leaf Glass Fish eye Sketch AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Landscape Gathering For landscapes. Vivid reproduction of green and blue. For taking pictures of large groups or in areas with uneven lighting. Sport For fast-moving subjects. Capture sharp action shots without blur. Children For children and pets. Flash is disabled for eye protection. Beach Indoor For capturing images in scenes with strong sunlight. For indoors. Reduce blur and improve color accuracy. Sunset Snow For sunsets. Capture subjects in strong sunlight. For snow scenes. Reproduce natural looking snow scenery. Fireworks ID For fireworks at night. Shutter speed is adjusted to capture spectacular images. The use of a tripod is recommended. For shooting ID size photos. Museum Night landscape For night scenes. The use of tripod is recommended. For museum or flash-free areas. Retain color and reduce blur. Night portrait Photo frame For portraits against night scenery. For adding interesting frame effects to the photo. 33 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Travel shooting Produces background image blur that emphasizes the motion of the main subject. Text For capturing documents, printed material, and presentation boards. Leaf For plants. Capture brilliant shots of greenery and blossoms. Glass For objects behind transparent glass. Fish eye Creates a fish-eye effect, by distorting the center of the image. Sketch For taking photos with pencil sketch effect. 34 1. After selecting the activate. scene type, press the button to 2. After setting the option, press the button to confirm the setting and enter the selected Scene Selection mode for shooting. The main functions menu also allows you to adjust the image quality and image size. Please refer to the "Advanced Functions Menu" section on page 21 for detailed instructions. AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Stabilization mode This mode can help reduce image blur caused by hand shake, low light and slow shutter speed Press the Mode button, and use the Left/Right button to button to select Stabilization mode, then press the enter Stabilization mode. Use stabilization mode in dark environments or when using a slow shutter speed Shooting in a windy or unstable environment (such as a moving vehicle) may cause blurred images. 35 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Face Detection This function automatically detects facial features and directs the camera to focus on them. In face detection mode, press the shutter button halfway and the camera will automatically detect faces and display a rectangular focus frame around them. The focus frame will turn green to indicate that the face or faces are in focus. Press the shutter button the rest of the way to take the picture. 36 Blink Detection Blink Detection is enabled automatically under normal shooting conditions. When shooting, if a human face is ) detected with closed eyes, the blink detection icon ( will appear on the screen to indicate that a blink has been detected. PLAYBACK AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Viewing Photos and Videos To view stored photos and video clips on the LCD screen: button to enter the Playback mode. The 1. Press the last recorded photo or video clip will appear. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll through the photos or video clips stored in the internal memory or memory card. 3. To play a selected video clip, press the enter the movie playback mode. 6 button to During video playback, the operating instructions will appear on the screen. Press the Left/Right button, and press the button for confirmation. The operating instruction icons are as follows. 1 1 Return to the first frame and play 4 Return to the first frame 2 Play 5 Rewind 3 Fast Forward 6 Pause 2 3 4 5 37 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 When playing a stored video, press the Up/Down arrow button to adjust the playback volume ; Press and hold the Down button to mute the volume . 38 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Thumbnail View When in Playback mode, press the to display thumbnail images of photos and videos on the screen. 1. Use the Zoom button to switch between 3x3, 4x4 and the Date Folder thumbnail display. 2. When displaying 3x3 and 4x4 thumbnails, use the Up/ Down/ Left/Right button to select a picture or video for viewing; press the button to return to the original size. 3. When displaying date folder thumbnails, use the Up/ Down button to select a date folder. Pressing the button will enter the date information index. 4. Use the Up/Down/Left/Right button to select a picture or video clip, then press the button to return to the original size. Date Folders are displayed in order, based on the shooting date. icon appears on the LCD, then a movie file If the is currently being displayed. 39 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) The zoom buttons can also be used during playback. This allows you to magnify photos from 2x to 8x. 1. Press the button to enter the Playback mode. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a photo to magnify. 3. Press one end of the Zoom button to zoom in. 4. Use the Zoom buttons to zoom in and out. The zoom magnification area scale and the total photo area scale will display on the screen. 40 5. Use the navigation buttons to pan across the image. 6. Press the size. button to return the image to its original Movie images cannot be magnified. AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Using the Delete Button In Playback Mode, you can press the Down/Delete button to delete pictures or videos. To delete pictures or videos: 1. Press the button to enter the Playback Mode. 2. Select a picture or video clip you want to delete with the Left/Right button. 3. Press the Down/Delete button and the delete screen will appear. 4. Select Yes or Back with the Up/Down button and press the button to confirm the setting. Erased photos/video clips cannot be recovered. Please refer to page 52 for instructions on the Delete Menu options. 41 USING THE MENUS AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Still Menu Mode: AUTO In any of the above Still Picture Modes, press the button to go to the Still Picture menu. To adjust each setting: 1. In the Still Picture menu, switch between different Photo Setup or Camera Setup pages using the Left/ Right button. Select the page with the function you want to adjust and press the Down button. 4. Press Up/Down button to select an option, or press Left button to return to the menu. 5. Press the button to confirm the setting and return to the previous page. After selecting a function, you can press the Up button to return to the Still Picture menu for other Photo Setup or Camera Setup pages. Or you can press the Down button several times to move to the next setup menu page. 2. Press the Up/Down buttons to select the function. 3. Press the 42 or Right button to go to the submenu. Refer to the following pages for more details about each setting. AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 AF Mode (Auto-Focus mode) AF-assist Beam Use this setting to control the auto-focus mechanism while taking pictures. This option can turn the AF-assist on or off. The AF-assist can improve focusing when the camera is in a dark environment. In low light conditions it is not recommended to turn off the AF-assist lamp otherwise the camera may not focus correctly. Two options are available: • Single-AF: The focus frame appears on the center of the LCD screen to focus on the subject. • Multi-AF: The camera will focus correctly on multiple parts of the object. 43 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) Continuous AF Use this setting to select the size of the area for the exposure to be obtained. After Continuous AF is turned on, the camera will adjust focus automatically in response to any camera or subject movement. Three options are available: • Spot • Center • AiAE (Artificial Intelligence AE) 44 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Continuous Shot Smile Detection Use this setting to perform continuous shooting. After entering this mode, you can shoot multiple images by pressing and holding down the shutter button. With the camera's new "Smile Detection" feature, which automatically detects and captures a person smiling, you'll never miss a smile. There are five available options: • Off: Turn off the Continuous Shot function. • Unlimited: Press and hold the shutter button to shoot continuously until you release the shutter button, or run out of space on the memory card. • 3 shot: Capture up to 3 consecutive pictures. • 3 shots (Last): Capture pictures continuously until the Shutter button is released. Only the last 3 shots will be recorded. • Time-Lapse: Automatically capture pictures in a predefined interval. The flash is dissabled in this mode in order to enable quick succession of shots. 1. When smile detection is enabled, the ( ) icon will display on the LCD screen. 2. Point the camera towards the subject, when the camera identifies a human face, a white focusing frame will appear around the face on the screen. Press the shutter button completely, then release. The camera will “wait for” a smiling face. 3. When the subject smiles, the camera will automatically release the shutter and capture the photo. 4. If you want to stop smile shooting function, please press Shutter button. A face must be detected by the camera in order for smile detection to function correctly. For optimal detection results, the subject should be framed to occupy most of the screen space. 45 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Digital Zoom Slow Shutter Use this setting to enable or disable the digital zoom function. When disabled, only the optical zoom is enabled. Use the Slow shutter mode to c ontrol over the duration of the exposure. (The slow shutter mode is available only in manual mode.) • Manual : To take a long exposure time between 2~30 sec. The use of tripod is recommended when using prolonged exposure times. 46 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Quick Review Date Imprint This setting refers to the brief photo review immediately after taking a picture. The picture stays on the LCD screen for an adjustable period of time. Include a Date/Time stamp in the photo image. • Off Four options are available: • Off • Date • Date / Time • 1 sec • 2 sec • 3 sec 47 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Movie Menu Mode: In Movie Mode, press the sponding Movie menu. button to go to the corre- To configure each setting: 1. In the Movie menu, switch between the Movie Setup or different Camera Setup pages using the Left/Right button, select the page with the function you want to adjust and press the Down button. 3. Press Up/Down button to select an option, or press Left button to return to the menu. 4. Press the button to confirm the setting and return to the previous page. Refer to the following pages for more details about each setting. 2. Press the Up/Down arrow button to select the function to be set, and press the or Right button to enter the submenu. 48 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) Continuous AF Set the metering mode for various lighting conditions. When Continuous AF is turned on, the camera will adjust focus automatically in response to any camera or subject movement. Three options are available: • Spot • Center • AiAE (Artificial Intelligence AE) 49 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 DIS Using this function will ensure maximum stability of the screen when recording 50 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Playback Menu Protect Mode : In Playback mode, press the Playback menu. button to enter the Please refer to the following sections for detailed instructions on the various menu options. To prevent any pictures or videos from being accidentally erased, use this setting to lock one or all of the files. To protect/unprotect a picture or video: 1. Use the Up/Down arrow button and select "Protect", then press the or Right button to enter the submenu. 51 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 2. Use the Up/Down button and select "One" to protect individual photos or movies; or select "All" to protect all photos and movies stored in the memory card. Press Delete There are two ways to delete files. button to confirm and enter the photo/movie the protection interface. button then select Yes to lock displayed 3. Press the photos or videos, or select Unprotect to unlock them, then press the Up/Down button and select Back to return to the playback menu. ) will appear on the top of the screen 4. A key icon ( to indicate that the picture/video is protected. Selecting "reset" will unprotect all previously protected photos and videos. • Delete One: 1. In the Delete Option, select One and then press the button. 2. Using the Left/Right buttons, locate the photo or movie file to be deleted. Select Yes (to delete the file) or No (to return to the previous menu) using the Up/Down buttons, then press the button to confirm. 52 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) • Delete All: 1. In the Delete option, select All and then press the button. 2. Use the Up/Down button and select Yes to delete all files, or select Back to return to the menu. • Delete Date Folder: 1. In the Delete option, press the selecting Date Folder. DPOF allows you to define a selection of pictures that you want to have printed, and will save your selection in the memory card, so that you can simply hand your memory card to a photo printing service without having to sort and choose files at the service counter. button after 2. Use the Up/Down button to select a Date Folder to be deleted, and press to confirm, then press the Up/Down button to select item (Yes: to delete the file, or Cancel: to return to the menu) and then press to confirm. ” indicator means a file is protected. File The “ protection must be removed first before a file can be deleted. Deleting files will cause the DPOF settings to be reset. 53 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Resize Rotate This setting allows you to resize a picture to a specified resolution, and saves it as a new picture. You can use this setting to change the orientation of the picture. 1. Select the Resize setting from the Playback menu as described previously. 1. Select the Rotate setting from the Playback menu as described previously. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a picture to rotate. 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the direction of rotation or Back to cancel and return to the Playback menu. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a picture to resize. 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select a resolution (1024X768 or 640X480) to resize the image or Back to cancel and return to the Playback menu. 4. Press the button to confirm the setting. Resizing an image creates a new file that contains the image in the size you select. The file with the original image also remains in the memory. 54 4. Press the button to confirm the setting. The panorama picture and video cannot be rotated. Revolved file will replace the original one. AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Red-eye Reduction Trim Use this setting to remove red eye effect in your photos. The Trim setting allows you select an area of the photo you want to keep and then save it as a new photo. 1. Select Red-eye Reduction in the Playback menu as described previously. 2. Use the Left/Right button to select the picture from which red eye effect needs to be removed. 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons and select Yes to fix the selected image or Back to cancel and return to the Playback menu. 4. Press the button to confirm the setting. For best results, the face of the subject should be relatively large in the LCD screen, the subject should be facing the camera as directly as possible, and the eyes should be as large as possible. button If there is no red eyes in the image, press after selecting “Yes”, such prompt will appear on the screen: red eye is not detected! To trim a picture: 1. Select the Trim setting from the menu. 2. Using the Left/Right buttons, locate the photo that you want to trim and have it displayed on the LCD. 3. Use the zoom buttons and navigation buttons to adjust the trimming box to fit the location and size of the new picture. 4. “Save Changes?” prompt will display after pressing the button, select “O” to confirm the changes and save the image, or select “X” to cancel the changes and return to the previous page. The image can not be trimmed again when it is trimmed to 640X480. 55 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 HDR-High Dynamic Range With the HDR function, pictures that are overexposed may be corrected to optimize the highlights and lowlights captured to more accurately represent the actual scene. menu as described 1. Select HDR setting in the previously. 2. Press the Left and Right button to find a picture you want to optimize and then select Confirm to perform HDR optimization or select Return to go back to Playback menu. 3. After HDR optimizing, the image will be saved as icon as a prompt, the original another file with the file will still remain in the memory. 56 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Display Setup Mode: Press the button in Playback mode to enter the Display Setup menu. Slideshow This setting allows you to view all stored pictures as a slideshow. 1. Select Slide Show menu, then press the or Right button to enter the slide show setup interface. 2. Press the Up/Down button to select playback effect, playback interval or repeat interval, and press the or Right button to enter and adjust settings. press the button to confirm settings. Refer to the following sections for details of every setting. 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons and select Start to run the slideshow or Cancel to return to the Playback menu. 4. Press the button to confirm the setting. 57 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Wallpaper Settings Menu Wallpaper: Use this setting to select your favorite picture as a background on the LCD screen. Use the Up/Down button to select the Menu Wallpaper option, Press the button to confirm the setting or press the Left button to return to the last page, and press to exit the menu. 1. Press the Down button to select the Wallpaper Setting menu. 2. Press the or Right button to enter the wallpaper setup interface. • User • AgfaPhoto • Sparkling 58 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Startup Screen: Set back to default: Use the Up/Down button to select the Startup Screen Use the Up/Down button to select Back To Default, press option, press to confirm or press the Left button to return to last page, and press to exit the menu. to confirm or press the Left button to return to last page, and press • User • Yes • AgfaPhoto • No to exit the menu. 59 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Setup Menu Mode : AUTO 2. Switch between different functions with the Up/Down button. 3. Press the Right button to enter the submenu. The Setup menu for the camera is available in all modes. Each menu page can be selected by pressing the button and switching between menus with the Left/Right button. After selecting a function option, you can press the Up button to return to the menu for other Camera Setup pages. Or you can press the Down button to switch to the next menu page. Refer to the following pages for more details about each setting. Beep Use this setting to adjust the beep volume when buttons are pressed and change the tones for Shutter button, selftimer, and power-on/power-off. To change this setting: 1. Select the Beep setting from the Setup menu as described previously. To adjust the settings: 1. Select the menu page with the function you want to adjust and press the Down button. 60 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to switch between volume, shutter, key, self-timer, and power fields. AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 LCD Brightness Use this setting to adjust the brightness of your LCD screen. 1. Select the LCD Brightness setting from the Setup menu as described previously. 2. Select auto or adjust the brightness level by using the Left/Right button, and press the button to confirm the setting. 3. Press the Right button, then press the Up/Down button to adjust volume and change tones, and press the button to confirm the setting. 61 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Power Saver This setting allows you to save power and get the maximum possible running time from your batteries. Follow the steps below to turn off the LCD screen and camera automatically after a period of inactivity. 1. Select the Power Save setting from the Setup menu as described previously. 2. Press the Up/Down button to select the power items for the screen and camera and press the Right button. 3. Press the Up/Down button to adjust the selected item. Both items have the following options: • LCD Off : 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min, and ON. • Camera Off : 3 min, 5 min, 10 min, and ON. 4. Press the button to confirm. Date/Time See “Setting the Date and Time“ section on page 16. World Time The World Time setting is a useful function on your overseas trips. This feature enables you to display the local time on the LCD screen while you are overseas. 1. Select the World Time setting from the Setup menu as described previously. The world time screen will appear. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to switch between the hometown ( ) and travel destination ( ) fields. 3. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a city close to the desired time zone. Then press the button to confirm. 62 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 File and Software Format Memory Please note: formatting enables you to delete all contents in the memory card and built-in memory, including protected photo and movie files. To use this setting: 1. Select Format in the File and Software menu. Language 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes or No. Then press the button to confirm. See “Setting the Language“ section on page 15. 3. The current media is formatted. 4. Please note that when you perform the Format Memory function, it only formats the active memory. If a memory card is inserted, the memory card is active and will be formatted. If there is no memory card, the internal memory is active and the internal memory will be formatted. Formatting the memory card will not automatically format the internal memory. 63 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to memory card) Use this setting to copy the files stored in the internal memory to the memory card. 1. Select the Copy to memory card in the File and Software menu. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes or No. Then press the button to confirm. 64 File Numbering After you take a picture or video clip, the camera will save it as a file that ends with a serial number. You can use this item to choose whether the file is numbered sequentially or begins with 1 and is saved in another folder in the memory card.(When more than 999 images are on the memory card, the use of this features will have no effect.) 1. Select the File Name in the File and Software menu. 2. Select the option with the Up/Down button and press the button for confirmation. AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Reset Settings FW Version (Firmware Version) Use this setting to restore the camera to its default settings. Use this setting to view the current camera firmware version. 1. Select Reset settings in the File and Software menu. 1. Select FW Version in the File and Software menu. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes or button to confirm. No. Then press the 2. If SD card contains a new version of firmware, please upgrade accordingly as necessary. 65 Transmission AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Video System Use this setting to configure your video system to your current area. 1. Select the Video System in the Connection Setup menu. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select NTSC or PAL. Then press the button to confirm. 66 The video output signal can be switched to NTSC or PAL to accommodate different regional standards. The appropriate setting will vary between regions. NTSC: USA, Canada, Taiwan, Japan, etc. PAL: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania, etc. Note: The TV output will not perform properly if an incorrect video system is selected. AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Connecting to a PC Use the USB cable supplied with your camera to copy (transfer) pictures to a computer. Setting the USB mode Since the camera’s USB port can be set to connect with either a PC or a Printer, the following steps will allow you to ensure that the camera is correctly configured to connect with a PC. 1. Go to the camera setting menu, select USB connection with the Up/Down button, and press the Right button. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select PC. 3. Press the button to confirm the setting. Transferring files to your PC The computer will automatically detect the camera as a removable drive. Double-click My Computer icon on the desktop to locate the removable drive and to copy the folders and files in the drive to a directory on your PC as you would copy any typical folder or file. By using the USB cable, you can transfer the captured photos and videos to a PC. Follow the steps below to connect the camera to a PC. 1. Make sure both the camera and PC are turned on. 2. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the USB/ AV OUT port on your camera. 3. Connect the other end of the cable to an available USB port on your PC. 67 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Windows operating system (Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7.) Click the [Safely remove the hardware] icon and remove the USB connector according to the displayed menu. Macintosh 4. Disconnect the camera once the transfer is completed. If the USB option is set to [PC] : Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If the USB option is set to [PC (PTP) ] : Remove the camera from the system as described below before turning the camera off and disconnecting the USB cable. 68 Drag the untitled icon to the Trash. ("Untitled") APPENDICES AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Model name OPTIMA 145 Effective Image Sensor Pixels 14.1 Megapixels Image Sensor 14.4 Megapixels [1/2.3” (CCD)] Lens Focal Length F = 5.0mm (Wide) ~ 25.0mm (Tele) 35mm film equivalent 28mm (Wide) ~ 140mm (Tele) F number F3.5 (Wide) ~ F5.2 (Tele) Construction 10 elements in 10 groups Optical Zoom 5X Focusing Range Normal: (Wide) 60cm ~∞, (Tele) 100cm ~ ∞; Macro: (Wide) 5cm ~ ∞; Anti-Handshake DIS Digital Zoom 6X digital zoom (Combined Zoom: 30X) 69 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Model name Number of Recording Pixels Still Image 14MP, 12MP(3:2), 10MP(16:9), 8MP, 5MP, 3MP, 0.3MP Movie 1280x720pixels: 30fps/15fps, 640x480pixels: 30fps/15fps, 320x240pixels: 30fps/15fps Image Compression Best, Fine, Normal DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1) Support Yes File Format 70 OPTIMA 145 Still Image Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Movie MOV( Motion JPEG ), Audio: G.711 [Monaural] Shooting Modes Auto mode, Manual mode, ASCN mode, Scene mode (Sport, Indoor, Snow, Fireworks, Museum, Night Landscape, Children, Leaf, Sunset, Glass, Landscape, Night Portrait, Beach, Text, Gathering, ID, Fish eye, Travel shooting, Photo frame, Sketch), Stabilization mode, Portrait, Panorama mode, Video mode Smile Detection Yes Blink Detection Yes Face-Detection Yes Red-eye Removal Yes AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Model name OPTIMA 145 Pan-Capture Panorama Yes LCD Display 2.7 inch (230,400 pixels) LTPS (low-temperature polycrystalline silicon) TFT color LCD ISO Sensitivity Auto, ISO 64/100/200/400/800/1600 AF Method Single AF, Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), AF Assist Light (On/Off) Light Metering Method Artificial Intelligence AE (AiAE), Center-weighted Average, Spot (Fixed to center of frame) Exposure Control Method ProgramAE (AE-lock available) Exposure Compensation ±2 EV in 1/3 Step increments Shutter Speed 4 ~ 1/2000 second (Manual 30 s) Playback Modes Single Photo, Index (9/16 thumbnails), Slide Show, Movie (Slow-Motion possible), Zoom (Approx. 2X~8X), Audio, Histogram Display White Balance Control Auto (AWB), Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Fluorescent CWF, Incandescent, Manual 71 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Model name Internal Flash (Shooting Range) OPTIMA 145 Auto/Red-Eye Reduction/Forced Flash/No Flash/Slow Synchro/Red-Eye Reduction+Slow Synchro Shooting Range Wide: Approx. 0.6m~4.0m / Tele: Approx. 0.8m ~ 2.7m Recording Media SD Card/SDHC Card (Up to 32GB support) Other Features ExifPrint Support, Multi-language Support Jacks USB2.0*1/AV-OUT (Integrated Proprietary Connector) Power Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D016, 3.7V 700mAh Shooting Capability (Battery Performance) Operation Environment Approx. 220 shots (based on CIPA Standards) Temperature: 0~40oC, Humidity: 0~90% Dimensions (W x H x D) 96.8mm x 60.2mm x (24~20.58) mm Mass Approx. 128g (Body only) *1: 5pin Micro USB 72 Internal Memory: 50MB AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Error messages Messages Explanation Card error • The memory card is not formatted. Card full • The memory card is full and cannot store any new images. Picture error No picture • The picture is not captured correctly. • The picture is corrupted. • There are no images in the memory card or in the internal memory. Lens error • The lens is probably stuck and the camera will power off automatically. System error • Unexpected error encountered. Write protect • The write protection switch in the memory card is set to the “LOCK” position. Out of the range • When pictures were taken in Panorama mode, the direction of movement was incorrect. 73 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Messages Card is not formatted, format? Explanation • Confirm whether the memory card should be formatted. This image cannot be deleted • The picture or video you are trying to delete is protected. Warning!! Camera recording, please wait. • No other actions allowed to perform during video/audio recording. Warning!! Battery exhausted. • The battery is out of charge. This file cannot be played back • The picture format cannot be recognized by the camera. No connection • The camera is not connected to the printer correctly. Print error • There is a problem with camera or printer. Cannot print • Check that the printer is out of paper or out of ink. • Check if the printer has a paper jam. 74 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Troubleshooting Problem Camera does not turn on. Possible causes • The battery has run out. Solution • Replace with a fully charged battery. • The battery is not inserted correctly. Camera turns off suddenly during operation. The picture is blurred. • The battery has run out. • Replace with a fully charged battery. • The lens is dirty. • Use a soft cloth to clean the lens on your camera. • appears when taking pictures. Images and video files cannot be saved. • The memory card is full. No picture is taken when pressing the Shutter button. • The memory card is full. • Use the Image Stabilization mode. • Replace the memory card with a new one. • Delete unwanted images. • Unlock the memory card. • No available space to store the files. • The mode dial is in Playback mode. • Replace the memory card with a new one or format the current memory card. • Delete unwanted images. • The memory card is locked. 75 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Problem Possible causes Solution Write to memory card slowly • When movie above HD is recorded into the memory card below Class 4, perhaps it is too slow to continue recording. • Please select HCSD or shoot after formatting this card. Cannot write to the memory card • Memory card is in write-protection state. • Please replace a memory card. • Please shoot again. • When shooting or recording, write-protection interruption phenomenon in the memory card (such as due to too slow storage etc.) leads that you can not continue to shoot or record. . Too many movies to process Exceed maximum folder number in the memory card 76 • The number of pictures or binders in the memory card exceeded the specifications, so the playback of data folder can not be displayed. • Delete needless files. • “Yes” is selected for “File No” menu in the Menu (see P64 for detailed instructions). • Transfer the files in the memory card to other area. • Transfer the files in the memory card to other area. • Set “No” for “File No”. AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 145 Customer Care More information on the complete AgfaPhoto digital camera product range can be found at www.reddotimaging.com. / www.agfaphoto.com. Manufactured by Service & Repair Hotline (USA): AgfaPhoto is used under license of Agfa-Gevaert NV & Co. KG or Agfa-Gevaert NV. Neither Agfa-Gevaert NV & Co KG nor Agfa-Gevaert NV manufacture this product or provide any product warranty or support. For service, support and warranty information, contact the distributor or manufacturer. All other brands and product names are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Product design and technical features can be changed without notice. Contact: AgfaPhoto Holding GmbH, www.agfaphoto. com 1-855-243-2937 (from a landline only) Service & Repair (UK): +44 1908 488676, [email protected] Online Service / International contact: [email protected] RedDot Imaging, 2275 NW 84thAve, Doral, FL 33122. 77 AgfaPhoto is used under license of Agfa-Gevaert NV & Co. KG or Agfa-Gevaert NV. Neither Agfa-Gevaert NV & C o. KG nor Agfa-Gevaert N V manufacture this product or provide any product warranty or support. For service, support and warranty information, contact the distributor or manufacturer. For service, support and warranty information, contact the distributor or manufacturer. All other brands and product names are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Product design and technical features can be changed without notice. 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Key features
- Auto Mode
- Scene Modes (20)
- Panorama Mode
- Digital Zoom
- Flash Modes
- Face Detection
- Video Recording
- Self-timer
- Stabilization Mode