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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 b
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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. Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or other intense light sources which could damage your eyesight. 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. Maintenance and repairs should be carried
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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 RECORDING FUNCTIONS 29 ABOU
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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 SOFTWARE 48 APPENDIX 49 ABOUT THE FOLDER & FILE NAME 49 FO
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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 file
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Scope of delivery Camera USB cable AV cable Carring case Hand strap 2 x AA batteries Software Installation User’s manual CD-ROM Attaching the Hand Strap Attach the hand strap to your camera as shown. C Ca au ut tiio on n Do not swing the camera around by the strap. 2
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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: Thumbnail Playback Zoom 8. Playback Button 9. Menu Button 10. Mode Button 11. Delete Button 12. Flash Button 13. SET/DISP Button 14. Macro Button 3
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15. Strap Ring 16. Shutter Button 17. Power Button 18. Speaker 19. USB/AV Terminal 20. Tripod Socket 21. Battery Cover 4
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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. Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow. 2 Insert the batteries. Insert two AA-size batteries with the positive (+) and negative (-) poles matching the directions indicated inside the battery room. 3 Close the battery cover. Low Battery Indicator A low battery indicator appears on the
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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. Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow. 2 Insert the card. Insert the card with the label facing up and the arrow pointing in. Tips Tips To remove the card, gently press on the edge of the card and release it. Pull the card out and close the ba
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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 the Setup Menu ( page 16).. 2 Select [ Language]. Press or to select [[LANGUAGE] then press or the SET button to launch the submenu. 3 Select a language. Press or to select a language and press or the S SET button
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Setting the Date & Time 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Setup Menu ( page 16). 2 Select [ D Date & Time]. Press or to select [[Date & Time] then press or the SET button to launch the submenu. 3 Set date and time. Press or to change the value of the cursor located. Press or to move the cursor between settings. T Tiip ps s Holding down or changes the values continuously. For date stamp setting ( page 31).. 4 Apply the setting. After
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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. REC mode 1 1 Recording mode ( page 13) 12 Shake warning ( page 19) 2 2 Flash ( page 23) 13 Shutter speed ( page 19) 3 3 Zoom indicator ( page 22) 14 Aperture value ( page 19) 4 4 Shots remaining 1 15 Exposure ( page 30) 5 5 Storage media 1 16 Metering ( page 29) 6 6 Macro
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PLAY mode 1 1 Playback mode ( page 13) 7 Battery ( page 5) 2 2 Protect ( page 37) 8 Captured date & time 3 3 Voice memo ( page 28) 9 Voice memo control ( page 28) 4 4 File number / Total 1 10 DPOF ( page 41) 5 5 Storage media 1 11 Resolution ( page 21) 6 6 Recording info ( page 11) Caution Caution Some information may not display correctly if you display images captured by other camera model. 10
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Changing the LCD Status Press the S SET/DISP button changes the LCD status as shown below: REC mode (A) OSD on (B) Guide line (C) OSD off Tips Tips Use the “Guide line” to compose images easily before shooting images. PLAY mode (D) Full OSD (E) Basic OSD Caution Caution You cannot change the LCD status in the following situation: Recording movie clips or audio files Playing movie clips or audio files Playing the slideshow Viewing in thumbnail Trim
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Basic Operation Turning the Power On and Off 1 Press the POWER button ( ) to turn on the camera in the REC mode. The power turns on, the lens extends and the LED lights in green. Press the PLAY button ( ) to turn on the camera in the PLAY mode. The power turns on, and an image displays on the LCD monitor ( ). 2 Press the POWER button ( ) again to turn the power off. The power turns off, the lens retracts and the LED turns off. Tips Tips You can turn on the camer
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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 P PLAY button ( ) to switch to the PLAY mode. In PLAY mode, press the P PLAY ( ) or the M MODE ( ) 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. Press the M MODE button ( ) to sh
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Display Title Description Q Mode Allows beginners to take pictures easily. Landscape Used for the wide scenic views. Portrait Blurring the background to focus on the subject. Snow Used for the beach or snow scenes. Fireworks Slow shutter speed to take fireworks exploding. Shooting the subject while keeping the background night Night Scene scenery. Kids Take a still image to capture moving kids. Food Higher saturation makes food more appetizing. Building Enhance the edg
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Using the Menus When a menu is displayed, the four-way control and the S SET button are used to make the desired settings. REC menu 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the REC mode ( page 13). 2 Open the REC menu. Press the M MENU button ( ) to display the menu. 3 Select an item. Press or ( ) to select a menu item. 4 Change the setting. Press or ( ) to change the setting. 5 Press the MENU ( ) or the SET ( ) button to save the settings and clos
