Manual for Compact 100

Manual for Compact 100

Brand: Agfa

Category: Camera

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Language: EN

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

Warranty Information

AgfaPhoto is used under license of Agfa-Gevaert NV & Co. KG.

Attaching the Wrist Strap

  1. Insert the short loop of the strap in the strap eyelet.
  2. Thread the larger loop of the strap though the short loop and pull tight to attach the strap to the camera.

Inserting the Battery

  1. Make sure the power is off before inserting the batteries.
  2. Open the battery compartment at the bottom of the camera.
  3. Insert the batteries into the compartment with the terminal facing inside the camera and the battery indent next to the compartment door.
  4. Close the battery compartment.

Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card

  1. Open the SD card compartment at the bottom of the camera.
  2. Insert the SD/SDHC card into the memory card slot with the metallic part facing the front side of the camera.
  3. Push the SD/SDHC card into the memory slot until it clicks into place.
  4. Close the SD card compartment.

Turning the Power On and Off

  • The start up image displays briefly and the startup sound plays if enabled. The zoom lens extends and the camera is turned on in Record mode.
  • The camera is turned on in Playback mode. The zoom lens is not extended.
  • To turn off the camera, press the Power button.

Initial Settings

  • When you turn on your camera for the first time, you will be asked to do the initial settings of your camera.
  • When you turn the Power button on, the Language Menu is displayed on the LCD screen for you to setup the display language.

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 any button except the Power button to turn on the camera.
LCD turns blank. 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 screen displays 'No image'. The image file on the memory card. Image file format may not be supported.
LCD screen displays 'Not available for this file'. Function is only available for specific file types. File format is not supported.
LCD screen displays 'Memory full'. Memory card is full. Replace the memory card with a new one or delete unnecessary images.
LCD screen displays 'File locked' This file is locked. Unlock the file. See “Protect" on page 65.
LCD screen displays 'Card locked'. The memory card is protected. Remove the card and slide the write-protect switch to its unlock position.
LCD screen displays 'Format error'. The memory card is protected. Remove the card and slide the write-protect switch to its unlock position.
LCD screen 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.
The lens got stuck up. Do not force the lens to go back. The type of the battery used may be incorrect or the battery power level is too low. Change the battery or charge the battery before using the camera.
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