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. We reserve the right to make
changes to this product and its accessories without prior notice.
Warning! Never try to open the camera or to take it apart. This will invalidate all guarantee claims.
Warning for lithium batteries!
WARNING! Danger of explosion if batteries are not changed properly. Only replace the batteries
with the same type or another type approved by the manufacturer. Used batteries must be
disposed of in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines and local regulations.
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. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal
will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects
human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste
equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the product.
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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. For the evaluation regarding to
the electromagnet compatibility, the following standards were applied
EN 55022:1998+A1:2000+A2:2003, Class B
EN 55024:1998 +A1:2001+A2:2003
IEC 61000-4-2:1995+A1:1998+A2:2001
IEC 61000-4-3:2002+A1:2002
IEC 61000-4-4:1995+A1:2001+A2:2001
IEC 61000-4-6:2004
IEC 61000-4-8:1993+A1:2001
The device is marked with CE Logo
FCC Compliance and Advisory
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: 1.) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2.) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause unsatisfactory operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B peripheral,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures.
connected.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. When shielded interface cables have
been provided with the product or when specified additional components or accessories have
elsewhere been designated to be used with the installation of the product, they must be used in
order to ensure compliance with FCC regulations.
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Safety Information
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 out only by authorized service providers.
Do not fire the flash too close to the eyes of animals or people, especially for young children.
Eye damage may result. In particular, remain at least one meter away from infants when
using flash.
Keep the camera away from water and other liquids. Do not use the camera with wet hands.
Never use the camera in the rain or snow. Moisture creates the danger of fire and electric
shock.
Keep the camera and its accessories out of the reach of children and animals to prevent
accidents or damage to the camera.
If you notice smoke or a strange odor coming from the camera, turn the power off
immediately. Take the camera to the nearest authorized service center for repair. Never
attempt to repair the camera on your own.
Use only the recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not expressly
recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire,
electrical shock or other hazards.
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Table of Contents
FCC COMPLIANCE AND ADVISORY ........................................................................................................................... 2
SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................................. 3
GETTING STARTED................................................................................................................................................. 7
STANDARD ACCESSORIES........................................................................................................................................ 7
Attaching the Wrist Strap................................................................................................................................ 8
Using the Soft Case........................................................................................................................................ 8
NAMES OF PARTS.................................................................................................................................................... 9
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK.............................................................................................................................. 11
Low Battery Indicator.................................................................................................................................... 11
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK .............................................................................................................................. 11
INSERTING A MEMORY CARD .................................................................................................................................. 12
About Camera Memory ................................................................................................................................ 12
DCF Protocol ................................................................................................................................................ 12
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME................................................................................................................................. 13
BASIC OPERATIONS............................................................................................................................................. 14
TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF ........................................................................................................................ 14
Power Saving Function ................................................................................................................................ 14
SWITCHING BETWEEN RECORD AND PLAYBACK ....................................................................................................... 15
In Record mode............................................................................................................................................ 15
In Playback mode......................................................................................................................................... 15
USING THE MENUS ................................................................................................................................................ 15
Recording Menu / Playback Menu ............................................................................................................... 15
ADJ. Menu.................................................................................................................................................... 16
Setup Menu .................................................................................................................................................. 16
USING THE LCD MONITOR ..................................................................................................................................... 17
LCD Screen Indicator ................................................................................................................................... 17
Switching the Screen Display....................................................................................................................... 18
RECORDING .......................................................................................................................................................... 19
RECORDING STILL IMAGES..................................................................................................................................... 19
Using the Zoom Function ............................................................................................................................. 19
Using the Flash............................................................................................................................................. 20
Using the Self-timer & Burst ......................................................................................................................... 21
Using the Macro mode ................................................................................................................................. 22
RECORDING MOVIE CLIPS...................................................................................................................................... 23
VOICES RECORDING.............................................................................................................................................. 23
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SETTING THE RECORDING FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................... 24
Using the Scene Mode ................................................................................................................................. 24
Setting the Resolution and Quality............................................................................................................... 25
Setting the Movie Size.................................................................................................................................. 25
Setting the Stabilizer..................................................................................................................................... 25
Setting the White Balance ............................................................................................................................ 26
Setting the ISO ............................................................................................................................................. 26
Setting the Exposure .................................................................................................................................... 27
Setting the Metering ..................................................................................................................................... 27
Setting the Sharpness .................................................................................................................................. 27
Setting the Photo Effect................................................................................................................................ 28
Setting Date Stamp ...................................................................................................................................... 28
PLAYBACK............................................................................................................................................................. 29
PLAYING BACK IMAGES.......................................................................................................................................... 29
Using the Thumbnail..................................................................................................................................... 29
Magnifying & Trimming Still Images ............................................................................................................. 29
Playing Back Movie Clips ............................................................................................................................. 30
PLAYING BACK SOUNDS......................................................................................................................................... 30
Recording a Voice Memo ............................................................................................................................. 30
Playing Back a Voice Memo......................................................................................................................... 31
DELETING FILES.................................................................................................................................................... 31
Deleting a Single File ................................................................................................................................... 31
Deleting All Files........................................................................................................................................... 32
Protecting Files............................................................................................................................................. 32
EDITING IMAGES.................................................................................................................................................... 33
Rotating Still Images..................................................................................................................................... 33
Changing the Image Size ............................................................................................................................. 33
Adding Stickers to a Still Image.................................................................................................................... 34
SETTING THE DPOF.............................................................................................................................................. 34
PLAYING A SLIDE SHOW ......................................................................................................................................... 35
COPYING THE FILES .............................................................................................................................................. 35
SETUP SETTINGS ................................................................................................................................................. 36
ADJUSTING SOUNDS.............................................................................................................................................. 36
SETTING AUTO REVIEW ......................................................................................................................................... 36
SETTING THE POWER SAVE.................................................................................................................................... 36
SETTING THE LANGUAGE ....................................................................................................................................... 37
RESETTING THE FILE NUMBERS ............................................................................................................................. 37
About the Folder & File Name...................................................................................................................... 37
Folder Structure............................................................................................................................................ 37
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File Naming .................................................................................................................................................. 38
SETTING THE TV OUT............................................................................................................................................ 38
SETTING USB PORT ............................................................................................................................................. 38
CHOOSING A STARTUP IMAGE................................................................................................................................. 39
FORMATTING THE MEMORY.................................................................................................................................... 39
RESETTING TO DEFAULT SETTINGS......................................................................................................................... 40
MAKING CONNECTIONS ...................................................................................................................................... 41
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A TV........................................................................................................................ 41
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A PC ....................................................................................................................... 41
Using the Card Reader................................................................................................................................. 41
Connecting the Camera to a Computer with a USB Cable .......................................................................... 42
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................. 43
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................................................... 43
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE ................................................................................................................................... 44
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE DRIVER....................................................................................................................... 45
INSTALLING ULEAD PHOTO EXPLORER 8 SE BASIC................................................................................................. 45
INSTALLING VIDEOSTUDIO 7 SE VCD .................................................................................................................... 45
USING THE SOFTWARE .......................................................................................................................................... 46
APPENDIX .............................................................................................................................................................. 47
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................................................................... 47
SPECIFICATIONS & CUSTOMER CARE ...................................................................................................................... 48
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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
The shape of the AC power cord plug depends on the country of use.
NOTE:
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