Manual for Compact 103

Manual for Compact 103

Brand: Agfa

Category: Camera

Document Type:

Language: EN

Uploaded: Aug. 9, 2025, 11:37 p.m.

Manual Publish Date: 2010-01-01

Warranty Information

Contact the distributor or manufacturer for service, support, and warranty information.

Basic Operation

Taking Images:

  1. Turn on the camera using the Power button.
  2. Frame your shot using the focus bracket on the LCD.
  3. Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and adjust exposure.
  4. Press the Shutter button fully to capture the image.

Using Zoom:

  • Press the zoom button (W to zoom out, T to zoom in) to adjust optical zoom.
  • Digital zoom can also be activated for further magnification.

Using Flash:

  • Tap the onscreen Flash button to select flash modes like Auto Flash, Red-eye reduction, Forced on, Slow sync, or Forced off.

Playback Mode:

  • Press the Playback button to view captured images and videos.
  • Use touch buttons to navigate through files, zoom, and access menus.

Setup Menu:

  • Access the Setup menu via the onscreen Menu button to configure settings like sounds, power save, language, and display options.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Problem Cause and/or Action
Camera does not turn on. The batteries may be exhausted. Charge or replace the batteries.
Camera turns off automatically. Press Power button and playback button to turn on the camera.
LCD turns dark. Press any button except the Power button to turn on the LCD.
Empty battery icon is displayed on the LCD, then the camera turns off. Batteries are exhausted, please replace or recharge.
LCD monitor displays 'No image'. There are no files in current used memory, or the format of the file may not be supported.
LCD monitor displays 'Not available for this file'. Function is only available for specific file types. File format is not supported.
LCD monitor displays 'Memory full'. Memory card is full. Replace the memory card with a new one or delete unnecessary images.
LCD monitor displays 'File locked' This file is locked. Unlock the file. See "Protect" on page 52.
LCD monitor displays 'Card locked'. The memory card is protected. Remove the card and slide the write-protect switch to its unlock position.
LCD monitor displays 'Format error'. The card may be damaged. You can either change the card or wipe to clean the connected points.
LCD monitor displays 'Copy error'. The memory card is protected. Remove the card and slide the write-protect switch to its unlock position. The memory card is full. Replace card or delete unnecessary files.
No image displays on the TV screen. Incorrect TV-out type was selected. Set the correct TV-out type to match your TV system.
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