DC-735 User manual
Thank you for purchasing this DC-735 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.
Declaration of Conformity We herewith confirm the following designated product: DC-735 has been tested and found to comply with the requirements set up in the council directive on the approximation of the low of members states relating to the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, amended by 92/31/EEC & 93/68/ EEC.
Safety Information z Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. z Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or other intense light sources which could damage your eyesight. z 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.
Table of Contents FCC COMPLIANCE AND ADVISORY ........................................................................................................................... 2 SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................................. 3 GETTING STARTED.................................................................................................................................................
SETTING THE RECORDING FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................... 24 Using the Scene Mode ................................................................................................................................. 24 Setting the Resolution and Quality ............................................................................................................... 25 Setting the Movie Size...................................
File Naming .................................................................................................................................................. 38 SETTING THE TV OUT............................................................................................................................................ 38 SETTING USB PORT ............................................................................................................................................. 38 CHOOSING A STARTUP IMAGE .
Getting Started Standard Accessories Camera USB Cable Video out Cable Soft Case Strap Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery (NP-40) Software Installation CD-ROM User’s Manual Battery Charger & Adaptor NOTE: y The shape of the AC power cord plug depends on the country of use.
Attaching the Wrist Strap Attach the wrist strap to your camera as shown. NOTE: y Do not swing the camera when carrying by the wrist strap. Using the Soft Case When not using the digital camera, keep it in the soft case for protection.
Names of Parts Top Front Bottom -9-
Back Side 5-function button - 10 -
Installing the Battery Pack The camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery (NP-40). 1. Slide the battery cover open. 2. Install the battery with the terminal facing inside the camera. 3. After making sure the battery pack is properly installed, slide the battery cover closed. Low Battery Indicator A low battery indicator appears on the LCD screen when the battery is nearly exhausted. The battery should be replaced promptly when the low battery indicator appears.
Inserting a 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. Be sure that the camera is turned off. 2. Slide the battery cover and open it. 3. Insert the card with the label facing up and the arrow pointing in. 4. Close the battery cover. To remove the memory card, gently press on the edge of the card and release it. Pull the card out and close the battery cover.
Setting the Date and Time When the camera is first turned on, the date and time setting will not be correct. So before using, be sure to set date and time. 1. Press the MENU button, using press to select ) and press the SET button. SETUP ( 2. Press or or to select DATE & TIME ( ) then or the SET button to launch the Date & Time screen. 3. Press or to change the value of the highlighted field. Press or to highlight another field. 4.
Basic Operations Turning the Power On and Off 1. Press the POWER button to turn on the camera in the Record mode. Or you can press the button to turn on the camera in the Playback mode. 2. Press the POWER button again to turn the power off. Hint: y You can turn on the camera without the start-up and operating sound by pressing and holding the POWER or the button over 1.5 seconds.
Switching between Record and Playback You can switch between the Record mode and the Playback mode in following ways: In Record mode y Press the MODE button to cycle through the still image shooting, voice recording, and movie recording. y Press the mode. button to switch to the Playback NOTE: y If you switch to Playback mode, the lens will retract after approximately 10 seconds. In Playback mode y Press the MODE or the button switch to the previous used Record mode.
ADJ. Menu You can quickly adjust the White balance, ISO, exposure in record mode. 1. Press the SET button to display the menu. y When movie recording, only White balance can be adjusted. 2. Press or to select a menu item. 3. Press or to select an option 4. Press the SET button to confirm the settings and close the menu. Setup Menu You can change the basic settings of the camera in Record mode and Playback mode. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu.
Using the LCD monitor The LCD monitor is used to compose images while recording, adjust settings and replay images.
In Playback 1 Mode icon 6 Battery 2 Protect 7 Capture date & time 3 Voice memo 8 DPOF 4 File No. / Total No. 9 Resolution 5 Storage media Switching the Screen Display Press the DISP button changes the next display mode of the LCD monitor as shown below: In Record mode In Playback mode (1) OSD on (4) OSD on (2) Guide line (5) OSD off (3) OSD off Hint: y Use the “Guide line” mode to compose images easily before shooting images.
Recording Recording Still Images 1. Set the camera to the record mode 2. Hold the camera with both hands and make sure the camera is stable. 3. Aim the focus area to the subject that you want to take and press the shutter release button halfway. y The focus area on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus. y If the shutter speed is slow or the possibility that image may be blurred, the shake warning icon may appear on the LCD monitor.
When the optical zoom factor is at maximum, zooming stops temporarily. Press the [T] again, the camera switches to the digital zoom automatically and zooming continues. Digital zoom works by enlarging the center portion of an image through a software interpolation process. The digital zoom is used to achieve magnification levels up to approx. 4 times. NOTE: y Digital zoom is unavailable when recording movies. Using the Flash Press the flash button cycles your camera through the various flash modes.
3. Shoot the image. NOTE: y The flash charging time may increase when the battery is low. 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 four continuous still images shooting. 1. Set the camera to the record mode z This function only used in still image shooting. 2. Press the settings: button to change the Display Option - Single shot Description Record a single image.
3. Shoot the image. Each option automatically switches to single shot in the following situation: y After each shot. y When the mode switched. y When the camera is turned off. NOTE: y When using the self-timer function, be sure to use a tripod or place the digital camera on a level, stable surface. Using the Macro mode Your camera is equipped with a macro function that allows you to focus on very close subjects.
Recording Movie Clips Your camera can record movie clips with audio. 1. Set the camera to the record mode y The LCD monitor displays the available recording time. 2. Press the shutter to start recording. 3. Press the shutter again to end recording. y The camera will stop recording automatically when the memory capacity has been reached. NOTE: y The voices of the movie clips are recorded from the microphone of the camera. Be careful to avoid touching the microphone while recording.
Setting the Recording Functions Using the Scene Mode You can select from various scene mode for specific shooting conditions. 1. Set the camera to the record mode y The scene mode function only used in still image shooting. 2. Press the button to show the Scene Mode screen. 3. Use the arrow button to select a desired scene mode and press the SET button to confirm the setting. Display Option Program Portrait Description All settings can be changed in this mode.
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. Resolution Option Description 3072x2304 pixels 3072x2048 pixels 2816x2112 pixels 2304x1728 pixels 1600x1200 pixels 640x480 pixels Quality Option Description Stores the image with an extremely low compression. Stores the image with a low compression. Stores the image with normal compression.
Setting the White Balance Adjust the white balance to match different light sources such as sunlight, incandescent (tungsten) lighting or, fluorescent lighting. Option Description Automatically corrects white balance. Ideal for general photography. Adjusts for bright sun conditions, or natural light conditions. Adjusts for cloudy days or twilight conditions Adjusts for normal indoor lighting conditions. Corrects the orange hue of household light bulbs.
Setting the Exposure Set the exposure value manually to compensate for unusual lighting conditions such as indirect indoor lighting, dark backgrounds, and strong backlighting. 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.
Setting the Photo Effect You can add special effects to your images in record mode or in Playback mode. Option Description Off No effect is added to the image. B&W Convert image to black & white. Sepia Recorded image will be stored in a sepia tone. Neg. Art Opposite what they were in the original image. Mosaic Add mosaic tiles to the images. Red The image becomes reddish. Green The image becomes greenish. Blue The image becomes bluish.
Playback Playing Back Images 1. Set the camera to the Playback mode 2. Press press Hint: to play back the previous image; to play back the next image. y Holding down or scrolls images in a high speed. Using the Thumbnail When in Playback mode, you can view all your stored images in thumbnail format. 1. Set the camera to the Playback mode 2. Press the zoom lever [W], a thumbnail screen is displayed. 3.
Playing Back Movie Clips 1. Set the camera to the Playback mode z Press or to playback. to select the movie clip that you want 2. Press the SET button to start the movie. y The movie clip will play on the LCD monitor. 3. Press the MENU button to stop the movie, or press the SET button to pause the movie. y When movie clip paused, press the SET button again to resume. Playing Back Sounds 1. Set the camera to the Playback mode 2. Press or to select the audio clip that you want to playback. 3.
NOTE: y The voice memo cannot be added to a movie clip or a protected image. y You cannot delete only the voice memo. When you delete the image, the attached voice memo is also deleted. Playing Back a Voice Memo 1. Set the camera to the Playback mode 2. Press or to select the image that has the voice memo recorded. y The image with a voice memo recorded shows on the LCD monitor. 3. Press the SET button to play to voice memo. 4.
Hint: y To quickly delete the current display image 1. Select the image you want to delete. 2. Press the button to show a confirmation bar. 3. Press the SET button to delete the current display image. Deleting All Files You can use the Playback Menu to delete multiple files. 1. Set the camera to the playback mode 2. Press the MENU button, then press or to select DELETE ( ). or to select ALL, and then press the SET button. 3. Press 4.
Hint: y To unlock the file, press the SET button again in step 5. The unlocked. y To lock / unlock all files at a time will disappear and the file is 1. Set the camera to the Playback mode 2. Press the MENU button, then press or to select PROTECT ( ). or to select LOCK ALL (or UNLOCK ALL), and press the SET button. 3. Press y A confirmation message appears. 4. Press the SET button to lock (or unlock) all files, or press the MENU button to cancel.
Adding Stickers to a Still Image 1. Set the camera to the Playback mode 2. Press or to select the image you want to add stickers. 3. Press the MENU button, then press or to select STICKER ( ). 4. Press the SET button to enter the sticker screen. 5. Press or to select a desired sticker, and then press the SET button. The selected sticker shows on the center of the image. y Use the arrow button to move sticker or press the zoom lever to rotate the sticker. 6.
Hint: y To set the DPOF setting for all images in a time, select ALL in step 3 and press the SET button. Playing a Slide Show You can set the camera to display images in a slide show. 1. Set the camera to the Playback mode 2. Press the MENU button, using or to select ) and press the SET button. SLIDE SHOW ( 3. Use the arrow button to set the playback interval ( ) and repeat or not ( ). y You can set the interval between 1~10 seconds. 4.
Setup Settings Adjusting Sounds You can adjust the sound volume and set different sounds as the start-up sound. 1. Set the camera to the Setup Menu or to select SOUNDS ( ) and then press z Press or the SET button to enter the sounds screen. 2. Use the arrow button to adjust the volume and select a desired start-up sound. 3. Press the SET button to apply the setting. 4. Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Setting the Language The camera can display menus and other information in a number of different languages. 1. Set the camera to the Setup Menu z Press or then press submenu. 2. Press or to select LANGUAGE ( ) or the SET button to launch the to select a language and press or the SET button to apply the setting. 3. Press the MENU button to close the menu.
File Naming File name begins with “DSCI” and are followed by a 4-digit number that increases in sequence. File numbering starts from 0001 when a new folder is created. If the highest folder number is 999 and highest file number exceeds 9999, the camera will display the warning message “Folder cannot be created”.
Choosing a Startup Image You can choose a recorded image as the start-up image. 1. Set the camera to the Playback mode 2. Press 3. Press the MENU button, then press or S.IMAGE ( or to select a desired image. or to select ). 4. Press 5. SET button. Set the camera to the Setup Menu 6. Press 7. the SET button. Press or to select a desired image and press the or to select an option, and then press the to select S.IMAGE ( ) then press or SET button to apply the setting.
Resetting to Default Settings You can reset the entire menu and button operation settings to initial default. 1. Set the camera to the Setup Menu 2. Press or to select RESET ALL ( ) then press or the SET button to launch the submenu. 3. Press or to select YES then press the SET button to reset all settings.
Making Connections Connecting the Camera to a TV Images displayed on the camera’s monitor screen can also be displayed on a television. 1. Use the included audio/video cable to connect the camera to the TV set. 2. Set the TV input signal to Video In. Refer to the documentation included with your TV for more information. 3. Everything that would normally appear on the camera’s LCD screen, such as photo and video clip playback, slide shows, and image or video capture, appears on the TV.
NOTE: y If you are using a PC card reader with a notebook computer, first insert the memory card into the PC card adapter (optional), and then insert the PC card adapter into the computer’s PC card slot. Connecting the Camera to a Computer with a USB Cable 1. Install the USB software driver included with the bundled CD-ROM. 2. Connect the supplied USB cable to the computer’s USB port. 3. Turn on the camera. 4. The LCD screen turns off when the connection to the computer has been successfully completed. 5.
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 *Diese Spezifikationen können jederzeit ohne vorherige Ankündigung geändert werden.
Installing the Software The bundled software CD has the drivers and software that come with camera. into your CD-ROM drive. The autorun menu appears: Insert the CD 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.
Using the Software y Ulead Photo Explorer 8 SE Basic Ulead Photo Explorer 8.0 SE Basic is a versatile tool for owners of digital cameras. Webcams, DV camcorders, scanners, or anyone who strives to handle digital media effectively, Photo Explorer provides an efficient way to transfer, browse, modify and distribute digital media. Ulead Photo Explorer 8.
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Power does not turn on. The camera does not take pictures. Cause Solution Battery is inserted in the wrong direction. Reload battery in the correct direction. Batteries are dead. Replace or recharge batteries. The battery compartment door is open. Make sure the battery compartment door is securely closed. The flash is charging. Wait for the flash to charge. Memory is full. Insert a new memory card. Memory card is not formatted correctly.
Specifications Sensor 7.0 megapixel CCD Size: 1/2.5 inch Lens Focal length: f=6.55 ~18.07mm , 3x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom LCD monitor 2.5” TFT color LCD Focus Range Normal: 80cm ~ Infinity Macro: (W) 10cm ~ 80cm / (T) 9cm ~80cm Aperture F/3.27 ~ 5.44 Shutter 8 ~ 1/2000 sec. (8 sec. only for night scene) File Format Still Image: JPEG (EXIF 2.
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