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- Page 2 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.
- Page 3 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.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents GETTING STARTED SING THE LASH SING THE ACRO & B SING SING THE TIMER URST COPE OF DELIVERY ECORDING OVIE LIPS TTACHING THE TRAP ETTING THE OVIE ARTS OF THE AMERA ECORDING UDIO LIPS ARTS OF THE AMERA LAYING UDIO LIPS NSERTING THE... - Page 5 OPYING THE ILES DPOF ETTING THE HOOSING A TARTUP MAGE MAKING CONNECTIONS ONNECTING THE AMERA TO A ONNECTING THE AMERA TO A SING THE EADER ONNECTING THE AMERA TO A OMPUTER USB C WITH THE ABLE SOFTWARE INSTALLATION YSTEM EQUIREMENTS NSTALLING THE OFTWARE NSTALLING THE...
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Page 6: Using Thi Menu
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. -
Page 7: S Cope Of Delivery
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. Do not swing the camera around by the strap. -
Page 8: Part Of The Camera
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. - Page 9 15. Strap Ring 16. Shutter Button 17. Power Button 18. Speaker 19. USB/AV Terminal 20. Tripod Socket 21. Battery Cover...
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Page 10: I Nserting The B Atteries
Inserting the Batteries The camera is powered by two AA-size alkaline batteries or rechargeable NiMH (min. 2500 mAh / 1.2V) batteries. Open the battery cover. Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow. Insert the batteries. Insert two AA-size batteries with the positive (+) and negative (-) poles matching the directions indicated inside the battery room. -
Page 11: Card
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. Open the battery cover. Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow. -
Page 12: Anguage
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 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Setup Menu ( page 16). - Page 13 Setting the Date & Time Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Setup Menu ( page 16). Select [ D D ate & Time]. Press to select [ [ Date & Time] then press or the SET button to launch the submenu.
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Page 14: Using The Lcd Monitor
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 Recording mode ( page 13) Shake warning ( page 19) Flash (... -
Page 15: Play Mode
PLAY mode Playback mode ( page 13) Battery ( page 5) Captured date & time Protect ( page 37) Voice memo ( page 28) Voice memo control ( page 28) File number / Total 1 1 0 DPOF ( page 41) Storage media 1 1 1 Resolution (... -
Page 16: Changing The Lcd Status
Changing the LCD Status Press the S S ET/DISP button changes the LCD status as shown below: REC mode (A) OSD on (B) Guide line (C) OSD off Use the “Guide line” to compose images easily before shooting images. PLAY mode (D) Full OSD (E) Basic OSD You cannot change the LCD status in the following situation:... -
Page 17: Turning The Power On And Off
Basic Operation Turning the Power On and Off 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. -
Page 18: Changing The Mode
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 P LAY button ( ) to switch to the PLAY mode. - Page 19 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.
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Page 20: Using The Menu
Using the Menus When a menu is displayed, the four-way control and the S S ET button are used to make the desired settings. REC menu Turn the power on, and set the camera to the REC mode ( page 13). Open the REC menu. - Page 21 Date Stamp Off / Date / Date & Time Digital Zoom Off / On REC menu list (Movie) Menu Item Available Setting Page Movie Size Metering White Balance Auto / Setup menu Turn the power on, and set the camera to the REC or PLAY mode ( page 13).
- Page 22 Setup menu list Menu Item Functions [Shutter]: Sets the shutter sound on and off. [Start-up]: Sets a type of the start-up sound. Sounds [Beep]: Sets the operation sound on and off. [Volume]: Adjusts the volume of the shutter sound, start-up sound, beep and playback sound.
- Page 23 Menu Item Functions computer ( page 49). 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]:...
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Page 24: R Ecording S Till I Mages
Basic Recording Recording Still Images Turn the power on, and set the camera to the REC mode ( page 13). Compose the subject on the monitor. Aim the focus area ( ) to the subject that you want to take. Half press the shutter button to focus the image. -
Page 25: Using The Q Mode
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... -
Page 26: S Etting The R Esolution And Q Uality
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 Print Size... -
Page 27: Using The Zoom Function
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. -
Page 28: Using The Flash
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. -
Page 29: Using The Macro
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. - Page 30 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. Turn the power on, and set the camera to the REC mode ( page 13).
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Page 31: R Ecording M Ovie C Lips
Recording Movie Clips Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Movie mode ( page 13). Compose the subject on the monitor. Aim the focus area ( ) to the subject that you want to take. The LCD monitor displays the available recording time ( ). -
Page 32: R Ecording A Udio C Lips
Recording Audio Clips Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Voice REC mode ( page 13). Press the shutter button ( ) to start recording. The voices are recorded from the microphone ( ) of the camera. Be careful to avoid touching the microphone while recording Press the shutter button again to end recording. -
Page 33: Recording A Voice Memo
Recording a Voice Memo You can add a voice memo to the still images after you record it. Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY mode ( page 13). Press to select a still image that you want to add a voice memo. -
Page 34: Other Recording Functions
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. -
Page 35: S Etting The Iso
Setting the ISO With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. Option Description Auto 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. -
Page 36: S Etting The S Harpness
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. -
Page 37: Playback
Playback Playing Back Images Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY mode ( page 13). The latest recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. If there are no images stored, a message [ [ No image] appears. Press the four-way control ( ( ) : displays the previous image. -
Page 38: M Agnifying & T Rimming S Till I Mages
Magnifying & Trimming Still Images Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY mode ( page 13). Select an image. Press ( ) to select the image that you want to magnify or trimming. Only still images can be magnified and trimmed. -
Page 39: Images 33
Viewing in Thumbnail Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY mode ( page 13). Press the zoom button [W], a thumbnail screen is displayed. 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. -
Page 40: D Eleting F Iles
Deleting Files Deleting a Single File Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY mode ( page 13). Open the menu. Press the M M ENU button ( ), then use the four-way control ( ) to select Delete ( ) and press the S S ET button ( ). -
Page 41: D Eleting M Ultiple F Iles
Deleting Multiple Files Turn the power on, and set the camera to the thumbnail screen ( page 34). Open the menu. Press the M M ENU button, then press to select to select D D elete ( press the S S ET button. Press to select [Select], and then press the SET button. -
Page 42: Protecting All File
Press the SET button to delete all unprotected images. Protecting a Single File Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY mode ( page 13). Open the menu. Press the M M ENU button, then use the four-way control to select P P rotect ) and press the S S ET button. -
Page 43: P Rotecting M Ultiple F Iles
Protecting Multiple Files Turn the power on, and set the camera to the thumbnail screen ( page 34). Open the menu. Press the M M ENU button, then Press to select to select P P rotect ( and press the S S ET button. Press to select [Select], and then press the SET button. -
Page 44: E Diting I Mages
Editing Images Rotating Still Images Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY mode ( page 13). Press to select the image you want to rotate. Open the menu. Press the M M ENU button, then use the four-way control to select R R otate ) and press the S S ET button. -
Page 45: C Hanging The I Mage With E Ffects
Changing the Image with Effects Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY mode ( page 13). Press to select the image you want to add the effect. Open the menu. Press the M M ENU button, then use the four-way control to select E E ffect ) and press the S S ET button. -
Page 46: Setting The Dpof
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. -
Page 47: Choosing A Startup Image
Choosing a Startup Image Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY mode ( page 13). Open the menu. Press the M M ENU button, then use the four-way control to select S S tart-up Image ( ) and press the S S ET button. -
Page 48: Making Connections
Making Connections Connecting the Camera to a TV You can display recorded images on a television with a supplied AV cable. Set the TV out to match the TV system that you are using ( page 18). Turn off the camera and the TV. Use the supplied AV cable to connect the camera to the TV set. -
Page 49: Connecting The Camera To Apc
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: Inserting the memory card into a card reader Connecting the camera to a computer using the supplied USB cable Using the Card Reader Eject the memory from the camera and insert it in a card reader that is connected... -
Page 50: Software Installation
Software Installation System Requirements Windows PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 233 MHz Windows XP/2000/ME/98SE/98 Minimum 32 MB RAM USB port CD-ROM drive 800x600 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor Macintosh Power Mac G3 or later Mac OS 9.0, 9.1, 9.2 and OS X Minimum 64 MB RAM USB port CD-ROM drive... -
Page 51: Installing The Software
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: Install Ulead Photo Explorer 8 SE Basic Installs software for organizing and keeping track of you media. Install VideoStudio 7 SE VCD Installs software for editing captured movies. -
Page 52: Installing The Software Driver
Installing the Software Driver Windows 98 (Second Edition) requires the installation if the driver to use the camera as a mass storage device. Install the included software installation CD-Rom in you computer’s CD-ROM drive. The autorun menu appears. Click [Drivers], you are prompted to choose a setup language. Choose a setup language and click [OK]. -
Page 53: Se Vcd
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. Install the included software installation CD-Rom in you computer’s CD-ROM drive. -
Page 54: Appendix
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. -
Page 55: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Power does not turn on. 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. -
Page 56: Function Available List
Function Available List Still Capture Mode Function One time AF Focus Continuous AF Infinity Fixed Macro Auto Red eye Flash Force on Slow sync Force off 16:9 Resolution Movie Size S.Fine Quality Fine Normal Center Metering Multi Spot Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluor_H... - Page 57 Still Capture Mode Function +0.3 ~ +2.0 Exposur -0.3 ~ -2.0 2 sec. Drive Mode 10 sec. Double Burst Type 1 Highlight Type 2 Type 3 Hard Sharpness Normal Soft B&W Sepia Effect Negative Green Blue Date Date Stamp Date & Time Digital Zoom : Factory setting : Default...
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Page 58: Specifications
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... -
Page 59: Customer Care
Customer care More information on the complete product range can be found under: www.plawa.com Service & Repair Hotline (EU): 00800 752 921 00 For Greece: 00800 491 291 62 Service & Support Hotline (Germany): 0900 1000 042 (1.49 Euro/ min. Deutsche Telekom) Online Service: support-apdc@plawa.com Manufactured by plawa-feinwerktechnik GmbH &... - Page 60 Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the European Union This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.