Thank you for purchasing this DC-730i digital camera. Please read these operating instructions carefully in order to use the product correctly. Keep the instructions in a safe place after reading so that you can refer to them later. Disclaimer We assume no responsibility over and above the provisions of the Product Liability Law for damages suffered by the user or third parties as a result of inappropriate handling of the product or its accessories, or by their operational failure and by their use.
Precautions Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. y Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or other intense light sources which could damage your eyesight. y Do not try to open the case of the camera or attempt to modify this camera in any way. High-voltage internal components create the risk of electric shock when exposed.
Contents GETTING STARTED 1 USING THE FLASH 23 USING THE MACRO 24 USING THIS MENU 1 USING THE SELF-TIMER & BURST 25 SCOPE OF DELIVERY 2 RECORDING MOVIE CLIPS 26 ATTACHING THE HAND STRAP 2 SETTING THE MOVIE SIZE 26 PARTS OF THE CAMERA 2 RECORDING AUDIO CLIPS 27 PARTS OF THE CAMERA 3 PLAYING BACK AUDIO CLIPS 27 INSERTING THE BATTERIES 5 RECORDING A VOICE MEMO 28 LOW BATTERY INDICATOR 5 PLAYING BACK A VOICE MEMO 28 ABOUT BATTERY TYPE 5 INSERTING THE MEMORY CARD 6 OTHER RECO
COPYING THE FILES 40 SETTING THE DPOF 41 CHOOSING A STARTUP IMAGE 42 MAKING CONNECTIONS 43 CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A TV 43 CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A PC 44 USING THE CARD READER 44 CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER WITH THE USB CABLE 44 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 45 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 45 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE 46 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE DRIVER 47 INSTALLING ULEAD PHOTO EXPLORER 8 SE BASIC 47 INSTALLING VIDEOSTUDIO 7 SE VCD 48 USING THE S OFTWARE 48 APPENDIX 49 ABOUT THE FOLDE
Getting Started Using This Menu Getting Started This section contains information you should know before using this camera. Basic Operation This section explains all recording features of this camera. Basic Recording This section explains how to record still images, movies, and audio files. Other Recording Functions This section explains common operations about recording images. Playback This section explains playback, delete, and edit functions of still images, movies and audio files.
Scope of delivery Camera USB cable AV cable Carring case Hand strap 2 x AA batteries Software Installation CD-ROM User’s manual Attaching the Hand Strap Attach the hand strap to your camera as shown. Caution y 2 Do not swing the camera around by the strap.
Parts of the Camera 1. Self-timer Lamp 2. Flash 3. Microphone 4. Lens 5. LCD Monitor 6. Operation Lamp 7. Zoom Button See also: y Thumbnail y Playback Zoom 8. Playback Button 9. Menu Button 10. Mode Button 11. Delete Button 12. Flash Button 13. SET/DISP Button 14.
15. Strap Ring 16. Shutter Button 17. Power Button 18. Speaker 19. USB/AV Terminal 20. Tripod Socket 21.
Inserting the Batteries The camera is powered by two AA-size alkaline batteries or rechargeable NiMH (min. 2500 mAh / 1.2V) batteries. 1 Open the battery cover. y Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow. 2 Insert the batteries. y Insert two AA-size batteries with the positive (+) and negative (-) poles matching the directions indicated inside the battery room. 3 Close the battery cover.
Inserting the Memory Card You can use SD Card or MMC Card with this digital camera. The memory card slot is located beneath the battery cover, adjacent to the battery compartment. 1 Open the battery cover. y Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow. 2 Insert the card. y Insert the card with the label facing up and the arrow pointing in. Tips y To remove the card, gently press on the edge of the card and release it. Pull the card out and close the battery cover.
Setting the Display Language / Date & Time When using the camera for the first time after purchasing, be sure to choose a language and set the date & time before using the camera. Setting the Display Language 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to page 16).. the Setup Menu ( 2 Select [ y Press Language]. or to select [LANGUAGE] then press or the SET button to launch the submenu. 3 Select a language. y Press or to select a language and press or the SET button to apply the setting.
Setting the Date & Time 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to page 16). the Setup Menu ( 2 Select [ y Press Date & Time]. or to select [Date & Time] then press or the SET button to launch the submenu. 3 Set date and time. y Press or to change the value of the cursor located. Press or to move the cursor between settings. Tips y Holding down y For date stamp setting ( 4 or changes the values continuously. page 31).. Apply the setting.
Using the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is used to compose images while recording, adjust settings and replay images. The following indicators may appear on the LCD monitor while recording or playing back images.
PLAY mode 7 Battery ( 8 Captured date & time 9 Voice memo control ( 1 Playback mode ( 2 Protect ( 3 Voice memo ( 4 File number / Total 10 DPOF ( 5 Storage media 11 Resolution ( 6 Recording info ( page 13) page 37) page 28) page 5) page 28) page 41) page 21) page 11) Caution y Some information may not display correctly if you display images captured by other camera model.
Changing the LCD Status Press the SET/DISP button changes the LCD status as shown below: REC mode (A) OSD on (B) Guide line (C) OSD off Tips y Use the “Guide line” to compose images easily before shooting images.
Basic Operation Turning the Power On and Off 1 Press the POWER button (n) to turn on the camera in the REC mode. y The power turns on, the lens extends and the LED lights in green. Press the PLAY button (o) to turn on the camera in the PLAY mode. y The power turns on, and an image displays on the LCD monitor (p). 2 Press the POWER button (n) again to turn the power off. y The power turns off, the lens retracts and the LED turns off.
Changing the Mode You can record images and voices in the REC mode. And using the PLAY mode to replay, delete, or edit images on the LCD monitor. Switching between REC mode and PLAY mode In REC mode, press the PLAY button (n) to switch to the PLAY mode. In PLAY mode, press the PLAY (n) or the M ODE (o) button to switch to the REC mode. Selecting the REC mode 1 Set the camera to the REC mode ( page 13). 2 Launch the mode palette. y Press the MODE button (o) to show the scene mode palette.
Display Title Q Mode Landscape Portrait Snow Fireworks Night Scene Allows beginners to take pictures easily. Used for the wide scenic views. Blurring the background to focus on the subject. Used for the beach or snow scenes. Slow shutter speed to take fireworks exploding. Shooting the subject while keeping the background night scenery. Kids Take a still image to capture moving kids. Food Higher saturation makes food more appetizing. Building Text 14 Description Enhance the edges of the subject.
Using the Menus When a menu is displayed, the four-way control and the SET button are used to make the desired settings. REC menu 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to page 13). the REC mode ( 2 Open the REC menu. y Press the MENU button (n) to display the menu. 3 Select an item. y Press or (o) to select a menu item. 4 Change the setting. y Press or (o) to change the setting. 5 Press the MENU (n) or the SET (o) button to save the settings and close the menu.
Date Stamp Off / Date / Date & Time 31 Digital Zoom Off / On 22 REC menu list (Movie) Menu Item Available Setting Page Movie Size / / 26 Metering / / 29 White Balance Auto / / / / / / 29 Setup menu 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the REC or PLAY mode ( 2 page 13). Press the MENU button (n) to open the REC or PLAY menu. y The menu displays depends on whether you are in the REC mode or the PLAY mode. 3 Open the Setup menu.
Setup menu list Menu Item Sounds Functions [Shutter]: Sets the shutter sound on and off. [Start-up]: Sets a type of the start-up sound. [Beep]: Sets the operation sound on and off. [Volume]: Adjusts the volume of the shutter sound, start-up sound, beep and playback sound. [Off]: The captured image will not automatically display after shooing. Auto Review [3 sec.]: The captured image will display for 3 seconds after shooting. [5 sec.
Menu Item Functions page 49). computer ( You can review images on a television with a supplied AV cable page 43). TV Out should be set to either NTSC or PAL ( TV Out depending on your region. [NTSC]: America, Japan, Taiwan and others [PAL]: Europe, Oceania and others [Computer] / [Printer]: USB Sets the USB mode to connect the camera with a printer or page 44). computer ( S.Image Sets a recorded image as the start-up image ( page 42).
Basic Recording Recording Still Images 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the REC mode ( 2 page 13). Compose the subject on the monitor. y Aim the focus area (n) to the subject that you want to take. 3 Half press the shutter button to focus the image. y The focus area (n) becomes green while in focus, then shutter speed (o), aperture value (p) and ISO value (q) are displayed.
Using the Q mode The Q mode provides a simplified camera interface. Larger icons and fewer controls make it easier to take pictures anytime, especially for the beginners and elder users. You can use only the basic settings in the Q mode: Flash: Auto / Red eye / Force on / Slow sync / Force off Button Macro: Off / On SET/DISP: OSD on / Guide line / OSD off Resolution: 7M / 3:2 / 16:9 / 5M / 3M / 1M / VGA Menu Drive Mode: Off / 2 sec. / 10 sec. / Double / Burst Beep: Off / On Auto Review: Off / 3 sec.
Setting the Resolution and Quality You can select lower image resolution and quality to decrease the image size to capture more images. Choose a suitable setting according to the desired image quality and purpose. For detail operation, see page 15. Resolution Values Image Size 3072 x 2304 3072 x 2048 Print Size Larger Printing larger than A4-size. 3072 x 1728 2560 x 1920 2048 x 1536 1024 x 768 Printing to postcards or attaching to 640 x 480 e-mail.
Using the Zoom Function Your camera has a combination of optical and digital zoom functions that allows you to zoom in on far away subjects or zoom out for a wide angle shot. The optical zoom is achieved by mechanically adjusting the lens of the camera. The digital zoom enlarges or shrinks the image using a software process. 1 Make the zoom setting, and point the camera at the subject. 2 Press the zoom button (n) to compose the image. [W]: zoom out for a wide-angle shot.
Using the Flash The flash is not only for taking pictures when there is insufficient light, but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. Press the flash button cycles your camera through the various flash modes. The flash will not activate when continuous shooting or movie recording. 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the REC mode ( 2 page 13). Press the flash button (n) changes the flash mode. y Each time the flash button is pressed, the flash icon (o) changes.
y The available flash settings are limited depending on the REC mode you selected ( page 51). Using the Macro Your camera is equipped with a macro function that allows you to focus on very close subjects. In macro mode you can focus on subjects 15 cm from the lens when in the maximum wide angle (zoomed out) setting and 40 cm in the maximum telephoto (zoomed in) setting. 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the REC mode ( 2 page 13). Press the macro button (n) enters the macro mode.
Using the Self-timer & Burst Use the self-timer to set a delay from the time the shutter button is pressed to the time the image is shot. Use the burst to record continuous still images shooting. 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the REC mode ( 2 page 13). Open the REC menu ( y Use or page 15). to select [Drive mode] from the REC menu. 3 Change the setting. y Press or to select a drive mode, then press the SET button. Off: Record a single image. 2 sec.
Recording Movie Clips 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to page 13). the Movie mode ( 2 Compose the subject on the monitor. Aim the focus area (q) to the subject y that you want to take. The LCD monitor displays the available y recording time (p). 3 Start recording. Press the shutter button (n) to start y recording. Using the zoom button (o) to adjust the y image size.
Recording Audio Clips 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to page 13). the Voice REC mode ( 2 Press the shutter button (n) to start recording. y The voices are recorded from the microphone (o) of the camera. Be careful to avoid touching the microphone while recording 3 Press the shutter button again to end recording. y The camera will stop recording automatically when the memory capacity has been reached.
Recording a Voice Memo You can add a voice memo to the still images after you record it. 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY mode ( 2 Press or page 13). to select a still image that you want to add a voice memo. y If the image already has the voice memo recorded, the icon appears on the LCD monitor. The new recording will replace the previous one. 3 Open the PLAY menu. y Press the MENU button, using four-way control to select Voice Memo ( 4 ) and press the SET button.
Other Recording Functions Setting the Metering There are 3 different light metering options available on your camera. Option Description Light is measured from the entire shooting screen, but gives more importance to the values near the center. Selects an exposure based on readings from multiple points in the subject area Selects an exposure based on a single reading taken from the center of your picture.
Setting the ISO With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. Option Auto Description Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. ISO 50 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 50 equivalent. ISO 100 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 100 equivalent. ISO 200 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 200 equivalent. ISO 400 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 400 equivalent. Tips y Higher ISO speeds increase the image noise.
Setting the Sharpness You can select whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines. Option Description The edges of the image are emphasized. The edges will become sharp, but noise may occur in the recording image. The edges of the image are sharp. This is suitable for printing. The edges of the image are softened. This is suitable for editing images on PC. Setting the Photo Effect You can add special effects to your images in Record mode or in Playback mode.
Playback Playing Back Images 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY mode ( y page 13). The latest recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. y If there are no images stored, a message [No image] appears. 2 Press the four-way control or (n) y : displays the previous image. y : displays the next image. Tips y Holding down or scrolls images in a high speed. Playing Back Movie Clips 1 2 3 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY mode ( Press or page 13).
Magnifying & Trimming Still Images 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to page 13). the PLAY mode ( 2 Select an image. y Press or (p) to select the image that you want to magnify or trimming. y Only still images can be magnified and trimmed. 3 Magnify the image. y Press [T] (n) to magnify the image, and the central portion of the image is displayed. You can use the arrow button (p) to view different parts of the y 4 Trim the image. y 5 magnified image.
Viewing in Thumbnail 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY mode ( 2 page 13). Press the zoom button [W], a thumbnail screen is displayed. 3 Use the four-way control to select the desired image, and press [T] or the SET button to show the selected image in full screen. Tips y You can protect or delete multiple images in thumbnail, see page 36, 38. Playing a Slide Show 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY mode ( 2 page 13). Enter the slide show.
Deleting Files Deleting a Single File 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY mode ( 2 page 13). Open the menu. y Press the MENU button (n), then use the four-way control (o) to select Delete ( ) and press the SET button (o). 3 Press or (o) to select [SINGLE], and then press the SET button (o).. 4 Press 5 Press the SET button (o) to delete the image. y or (o) to select the image you want to delete. Repeat step 4~5 to delete images.
Deleting Multiple Files 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the thumbnail screen ( 2 page 34). Open the menu. y Press the MENU button, then press or to select to select Delete ( ) and press the SET button. 3 Press y 4 or to select [Select], and then press the SET button. The frame of the selected image turns green. Select multiple images. y Use the four-way control to select the image. y Press the SET button toggles the on and off.
4 Press the SET button to delete all unprotected images. Protecting a Single File 1 2 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY mode ( page 13). Open the menu. y Press the MENU button, then use the four-way control to select P rotect ( ) and press the SET button. 3 Press or to select [SINGLE], and then press the SET button. 4 Press or to select the image you want to protect. 5 Press the SET button to protect the image. displays on the LCD monitor.
Protecting Multiple Files 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the thumbnail screen ( 2 page 34). Open the menu. y Press the MENU button, then Press or to select to select Protect ( ) and press the SET button. 3 Press y 4 or to select [Select], and then press the SET button. The frame of the selected image turns green. Select multiple images. y Use the four-way control to select the image. y Press the SET button toggles the on and off.
Editing Images Rotating Still Images 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY mode ( 2 Press or page 13). to select the image you want to rotate. 3 Open the menu. y Press the MENU button, then use the four-way control to select Rotate ( 4 Press the SET button to rotate the image. y 5 ) and press the SET button. Each press rotates the image 90 degrees in clockwise. Press or to select OK, and then press the SET button to finish rotating.
Changing the Image with Effects 1 2 3 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY mode ( Press to select the image you want to add the effect. Open the menu. y Press the MENU button, then use the four-way control to select Effect ( 4 or page 13). Press y ) and press the SET button. or to select an option, and then press the SET button. The edited image will be saved as a new file. Copying the Files You may copy the data from the camera’s internal memory to the memory card for convenience.
Setting the DPOF The Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) setting allows you to select images on the memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. This is extremely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing service or for printing on a direct print function compatible printer. 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY mode ( 2 page 13). Open the menu.
Choosing a Startup Image 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY mode ( 2 Open the menu. y Press the MENU button, then use the four-way control to select Start-up Image ( 3 page 13). Press or ) and press the SET button. to select the image you want, then press the SET button to apply the choice. y A message “Completed” appears. 4 Set the camera to the Setup Menu ( 5 Press ( 6 or to select Startup Image ) then press Press or page 16). or the SET button.
Making Connections Connecting the Camera to a TV You can display recorded images on a television with a supplied AV cable. 1 Set the TV out to match the TV system that you are using ( 2 Turn off the camera and the TV. 3 Use the supplied AV cable to connect the camera to the TV set. 4 Set the TV input signal to Video In. y 5 page 18). Refer to the documentation included with your TV for more information. Display on TV.
Connecting the Camera to a PC There are two ways to download files from the camera’s internal memory or memory card to a computer: y Inserting the memory card into a card reader y Connecting the camera to a computer using the supplied USB cable Using the Card Reader 1 Eject the memory from the camera and insert it in a card reader that is connected to a computer. 2 Open [My Computer] or [Windows Explorer] and double-click the removable drive icon that represents the memory card.
Software Installation System Requirements Windows: y PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 233 MHz y Windows XP/2000/ME/98SE/98 y Minimum 32 MB RAM y USB port y CD-ROM drive y 800x600 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor Macintosh: y Power Mac G3 or later y Mac OS 9.0, 9.1, 9.2 and OS X y Minimum 64 MB RAM y USB port y CD-ROM drive y 800x600 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor *Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Installing the Software The bundled software CD has the drivers and software that come with camera. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The autorun menu appears: The following software is listed: y Install Ulead Photo Explorer 8 SE Basic Installs software for organizing and keeping track of you media. y Install VideoStudio 7 SE VCD Installs software for editing captured movies.
Installing the Software Driver Windows 98 (Second Edition) requires the installation if the driver to use the camera as a mass storage device. 1 Install the included software installation CD-Rom in you computer’s CD-ROM drive. The autorun menu appears. 2 Click [Drivers], you are prompted to choose a setup language. Choose a setup language and click [OK]. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the drivers.
Installing VideoStudio 7 SE VCD VideoStudio 7 SE VCD is a video editing application that is included on the software installation CD-ROM. This software requires Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows XP on your computer. 1 Install the included software installation CD-Rom in you computer’s CD-ROM drive. The autorun menu appears. 2 Click [Installing VideoStudio 7 SE VCD]. 3 Select a language and follow the on-screen instructions to install the drivers.
Appendix About the Folder & File Name Your digital camera automatically creates a directory of folders in the internal memory or memory card that it uses to organize still images, movie clips and other information. Folder Structure Folder name begins with a 3-digit number from 100 to 999 and followed by “DICAM”, each folder holds up to 9999 files. If new files are made, a new folder named in sequence will be made automatically.
Troubleshooting Problem Power does not turn on. Cause Solution Battery is inserted in the Reload battery in the correct wrong direction. direction. Batteries are dead. Replace or recharge batteries. The battery compartment Make sure the battery door is open. compartment door is securely closed. The camera does not take The flash is charging. Wait for the flash to charge. pictures. Memory is full. Insert a new memory card.
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Specifications Sensor 7 megapixel CCD, Size : 1/2.5 inch Lens Focal Length : f=6.2~18.6mm , 3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom LCD monitor 2.5” TFT color LCD Focus Range Normal: 80cm ~ Infinity Macro: (W) 15cm ~ 1m / (T) 40cm ~1m Aperture F/2.8 ~ 5.2 Shutter 8 ~ 1/2000 sec. File Format Still Image: JPEG (EXIF 2.
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