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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CONTENTS 7 INTRODUCTION 7 7 Overview Package Contents 8 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA 8 Front View 9 Rear View 10 LCD Monitor Display 12 GETTING STARTED 12 Preparation 13 Charging the Battery 14 Initial Settings 16 CAPTURE MODE 16 17 17 18 Capturing Images Setting the Scene Mode Setting the Panorama Mode Taking Images When the Smile Feature Is On 19 Recording Shots into Multiple Image Layout 19 Recording Shots using Face Detection Technology 35 TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER 35 Downloading Your
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.
OPTIMA 1438m GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View 5 8 6 7 1. Status LED 2. Flash 3. ON/OFF Power button 4. Self-timer LED 5. Mode switch 6. Lens 7. Microphone 8.
OPTIMA 1438m Rear View 1 2 a 3 4 5 6 7 8 b c 9 e f a. b. c. d. e. f. Item d LCD monitor Strap holder USB or AV OUT terminal Battery / Memory card cover Tripod socket Speaker Function Capture Mode Video Mode Playback Mode 1. Shutter button Record button Voice memo rec. 2. Playback Playback Playback 3. Menu Menu Menu 4. Focus Auto> > > Focus Auto> Go 10 images forwards > 5. Flash Auto>a>d>c>`>_ 6. Self-timer Off>2s>10s>10+2s 7. Compensation > 8. Set Set Set 9.
OPTIMA 1438m LCD Monitor Display Capture mode 1. Zoom status 2. Battery condition [l] Full battery power [o] Medium battery power [n] Low battery power [m] No battery power 3. Flash mode [Blank] Auto Flash [a] Forced Flash [d] Flash Off [c] Red-eye Reduction [`] Slow Sync [_] Pre-flash 4. Storage media [ ] Internal memory (no card) [ ] SD/SDHC memory card 5. [ ] Histogram 6. Main focus area 7. Image quality [ ] Fine [ ] Standard [ ] Economy 8.
OPTIMA 1438m Video mode 1. Zoom status 2. Flash mode 3. Battery condition 4. Storage media 5. Main focus area 6. Video quality 7. Video resolution 8. Available recording time/Elapsed time 9. Self-timer icon 10. Date and time 11. Focus setting 12. Mode icon 1 2 3 12 x4.0 11 4 5 6 7 00 : 21 2008 / 01 / 01 00 : 00 10 Playback mode - Still image playback 1. Voice memo 2. Battery condition 3. Storage media 4. Histogram 5. Image quality 6. ISO 7. Image size resolution 8. File number 9. Folder number 10.
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). 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. Be sure to format the memory card with this camera before its initial usage. 5.
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. The status LED on the charger lights red when charging has started and lights 2 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.
OPTIMA 1438m Initial Settings Setting the Date and Time The date/time needs to be set if and when: The camera is turned on for the first time. 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. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ]; or press the button. 2. Press the button. 3. Select [Setup] with the f button. 4.
OPTIMA 1438m Choosing the Language Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor. 1. 2. 3. 4. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ]; or press the Press the button. Select [Setup] menu with the f button. Select [Language] with the c / d buttons and press the button. 5. Select the displayed language with the c / d buttons and press the button. The setting will be stored. button.
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. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the power on. The status LED lights green and the camera is initiated. 2. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 3. Compose your image in the LCD monitor. Slide the zoom lever to side to zoom in on the subject, and enlarge the subject on the LCD monitor.
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]. 2. Select the desired scene mode with the e / f buttons, and press the button. 3. Compose the image and press the shutter button. 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.
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. Slide the mode switch to [SCN]. 2. Select [Smile Shot] with the e / f buttons, and press the 3. Compose the image, and press the shutter button down fully. button. 4. Once the camera detects a smile, it will automatically capture 3 images (by default, the flash mode setting is set to ).
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. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Press the button, and select the [Function] menu with the f button. 3. Select [Capture Md.] with the c / d buttons, and press the button. 4. Select [Album Shot] with the c / d buttons, and press the button. 5. Press the button. 6. Press the shutter button to capture the first image. 7.
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 [ ]. 2. Compose the image. 3. Press the shutter button. The recording of the video clip will start. Pressing the shutter button one more time will end the recording of the video clip. The recording time depends on the storage size and the subject of the image to be recorded. The zoom function cannot be used during video recording.
OPTIMA 1438m PLAYBACK MODE Playing Back Still Images You can play back still images on the LCD monitor. 1. Press the button. The last image appears on the screen. 2. The images can be displayed in forward or reverse sequence with the e / f buttons. To view the previous image, press the e button. To view the next image, press the f button. Slide the zoom lever to side to enlarge the image. To return to normal magnification, slide the zoom lever to side.
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. Press the button. 2. Press the c button to display the next 10th image. If the 1st image taken is displayed, press the c button to playback the 11th image taken. Press the c button again to playback the 21st image taken and so forth. 3. Press the d button to display the previous 10th E 100- 0001 image. 4.
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 button. The last image appears on the screen. 2. Select the image to which you want to attach the voice memo with the e / f buttons. 3. Press the button. 4. Select [Voice Memo] with the c / d buttons, and press the button. 5. Select [On] with the c / d buttons, and press the button. 6. Press the button to exit from the menu. 7.
OPTIMA 1438m Protecting Images Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. 1. Press the button. 2. Select the image that you want to protect with the e / f buttons. 3. Press the button. 4. Select [Protect] with the c / d buttons, and press the button. 5. Select [Single] or [All] with the c / d buttons, and press the button. 6. Select [Set] with the c / d buttons, and press the button. Protection is applied to the image and the camera returns to the playback mode.
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 images. 1. Press the button. 2.
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. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ]. 2. Press the button. The last image and the quick delete menu appear on the screen. 3. Select [Execute] with the c / d buttons. 4. Press the button to confirm the deletion. To not delete, select [Cancel], and press the button. Erasing a single image / Erasing all images 1. Press the button. 2.
OPTIMA 1438m MENU OPTIONS Capture Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images. Function 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Press the button, and select the [Capture] / [Function] menu with the e / f buttons. 3. Select the desired option item with the c / d buttons, and press the button to enter its respective menu. 4. Select the desired setting with the c / d buttons, and press the button. 5. To exit from the menu, press the button.
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. * [Blank] Auto *[ ] Incand. *[ ] Fluoresc.1 *[ ] Fluoresc.2 *[ ] Daylight *[ ] Cloudy *[ ] 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).
OPTIMA 1438m Capture Md. This sets the recording method at the time of capturing images. * [Blank] Single: Captures one image at a time. *[ ] Continuous: Permits continuous capture of up to 3 images. *[ ] AEB: Permits 3 consecutive images in the order of standard exposure, underexposure and overexposure compensation. *[ ] Album Shot: Creates an album-like layout to combine 3 shots into a single image. *[ ] Burst: Permits continuous photography while pressing and holding the shutter button.
OPTIMA 1438m Video Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Press the button, and select the [Capture] / [Function] menu with the e / f buttons. 3. Select the desired option item with the c / d buttons, and press the button to enter its respective menu. 4. Select the desired setting with the c / d buttons, and press the button. 5. To exit from the menu, press the button.
OPTIMA 1438m Playback Menu In the [ ] mode, choose which settings are to be used for playback. 1. Press the button. 2. Press the button. 3. Select the desired option item with the c / d buttons, and press the button to enter its respective menu. 4. Select the desired setting with the c / d buttons, and press the button. 5. To exit from the menu, press the button. Fix Red Eyes Refer to the section in this manual titled “Removing Red-eye” for further details.
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.
OPTIMA 1438m Setup Menu Set your camera’s operating environment. button. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ] or press the 2. Press the button, and select the [Setup] menu with the f button. 3. Select the desired option item with the c / d buttons, and press the button to enter its respective menu. 4. Select the desired setting with the c / d buttons, and press the button. 5. To exit the menu, press the button.
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.
OPTIMA 1438m TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER System Requirement Windows Pentium III 1GHz or equivalent Windows 2000/XP/Vista 512MB RAM 150MB available hard disk space CD-ROM drive Available USB port Macintosh PowerPC G3/G4/G5 OS 9.0 or later 256MB RAM (512 MB recommended) 128MB available hard disk space CD-ROM drive Available USB port Downloading Your Files 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 2.
OPTIMA 1438m USING THE CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA Your camera can act as a PC camera, which allows you to videoconference with business associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family. To use the camera for videoconferencing, your computer system must include the items as below: Microphone Sound card Speakers or headphones Network or Internet connection 1. After installing the PC camera driver (included on the CD-ROM) in your Windows operating system, restart your computer. 2.
OPTIMA 1438m EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION There are 3 types of software included on the CD-ROM: ArcSoft MediaImpression™ - 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.
OPTIMA 1438m SPECIFICATIONS Item Description 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.
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.
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. Symptom Cause Solutions / Corrective Actions 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.
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 USB cable to your camera. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on the printer. 3.
OPTIMA 1438m 3. If you select [Single] in the previous step, the figure shown on the right hand side will appear. Select the image that you want to print with the e / f buttons. Select the [Print Num.] (up to 99) with the c / d buttons. After selecting the desired image and printing button to confirm. number, press the 4. Select [Exit] with the c / d buttons, and press the button. 5. Select [Print] with the c / d buttons, and press the button to start printing. 6.
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 & Repair (USA/ Canada): 1-866 475 2605 www.plawausa.com Support Service (USA/ Canada) support-apdc@plawausa.com Service & Repair Hotline (EU): 00800 752 921 00 (from a landline only) Service & Support Hotline (Germany): 0900 1000 042 (1.49 euros/min. from a German landline only) Online Service / International contact: support-apdc@plawa.
