Polaroid Q20 User manual

Q10 / Q20

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USER MANUAL

Digital Camera

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WARNING

Do not expose the camera's battery pack or other

accessories to rain or humidity to prevent a fire hazard

or electric shock.

For customers in the U.S.A.

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

FCC Statement

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 undesired

operation.

For customers in Europe

"CE" mark indicates that this product complies

with the European requirements for safety,

health, environment and customer protection. "CE"

marked cameras are intended for sales in Europe.

Supplier’s declaration of conformity

For compliance levels 1, 2 and 3 in Australia and

Levels of Conformity 1, 2 and 3 in New Zealand.

As required by notices under:

Section 182 of the Australian Radiocommunications

Act 1992;

Section 407 of the Australia Telecommunications Act

1989; and

Section 134 of the New Zealand

Radiocommunications Act 1989.

This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE

Annex IV] indicates separate collection of

electrical and electronic waste in the European

countries. Please do not throw the equipment into the

waste. Please recycle and dispose of properly.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Name: Q10 / Q20

Trade Name: Polaroid

Responsible Party: plawa-feinwerktechnik GmbH & Co. KG

Address: Bleichereistrasse 18, 73066 Uhingen, Germany

Conforms to the following Standards:

EMC: EN 55022:2006/A1:2007 Class B

EN 55024:1998/A1:2001/A2:2003

EN 61000-3-2:2006/A1:2009/A2:2009

EN 61000-3-3:2008

following the provision of the EMC Directive (89/336/

EEC, 2004/108/EEC)

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Camera notes:

Do not store or use the camera in the following types

of locations:

• In the rain or in, very humid and dusty places.

• In a place where the camera may be exposed directly

to sunlight or subject to high temperature, e.g. Inside

a closed car in summer.

• In a place where the camera is subject to a high magnetic

field, e.g. near motors, transformers or magnets.

Do not place the camera on a wet surface or places

where dripping water or sand may come in contact with

the camera, which may cause irrepairable damage.

If the camera will not be used for a long period of time, we

suggest you remove the batteries and the memory card

from the camera and keep them in a dry environment.

If you carry the camera suddenly from a cold location

to a warm place, moisture may condense inside the

camera. We suggest you wait for a while before turing

on the camera.

No compensation for loss of recordings. Loss of record

-

ings cannot be compensated for if a malfunction of

your camera or recording media, makes the playback of

recordings not possible.

Battery notes:

Incorrect use of the battery may cause them to leak,

become hot, ignite or burst. Always observe the

precautions given below.

• Do not expose the battery to water, and take

particular care to keep the terminals dry.

• Do not heat the battery or throw them into a fire.

• Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify the

battery .

Keep the battery out of reach of small children.

In cold locations, battery performance deteriorates and

the time for which they can be used shortens markedly.

Memory card notes:

When using a new memory card, or a memory card that

has been used in a PC, be sure to format the card with

your digital camera before using it.

To edit image data, copy the image data to the PC’s

hard disk first.

Do not change or delete the folder names or file names

in the memory card from your PC, as this may make

it impossible for your camera to recognize the original

folder or file in the memory card.

The photos taken by this camera are stored in the auto-

generated folder in the SD card. Please do not store

photos that are not taken by this model of camera, as

this may make it impossible to recognize the picture

when the camera is in playback mode. Please do not

expose the camera to harsh environments such as

moisture or extreme temperatures, which may shorten

the life of your camera or damage the batteries.

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BEFORE YOU START

Preface Safety information

Please read the following important information care-

fully before using the product.

• Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera

yourself.

• Do not drop or knock the camera. Improper handling

may damage the product.

• Turn off the camera before inserting or removing the

battery and (or) memory card.

• Do not touch the camera's lens.

•

Please do not expose the camera to harsh

environments such as moisture, or extreme

temperatures, which may shorten the life of your

camera or damage the batteries.

• Do not use or store the camera in dusty, dirty, or

sandy areas, as its components may be damaged.

Thank you for purchasing this digital camera. Please

read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for

future reference.

Copyright

manufactured, distributed, and sold by

plawa-feinwerktechnik GmbH & Co. KG,

Bleichereistrasse 18, 73066 Uhingen, Germany.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmit

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ted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or trans-

lated into any language or computer language, in any

form, by any means, without the prior written permis-

sion of plawa-feinwerktechnik GmbH & Co. KG.

Trademarks

All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for

identification purposes only and are properties of their

respective owners.

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• Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for

extended periods.

• Download all pictures and remove the batteries from

the camera if you are going to store the camera for

long periods of time.

• Do not use abrasive cleansers, alcohol-based, or sol

-

vent-based cleaners to clean the camera. To clean,

wipe the camera with a slightly damp soft cloth.

About this manual

This manual provides you with instructions on how to

use your digital camera. Every effort has been made to

ensure that the contents of this manual are accurate,

however plawa-feinwerktechnik GmbH & Co. KG re-

serves the right to make changes without notice.

Symbols used in this manual

Throughout this manual, the following symbols are

used to help you locate information quickly and easily:

Indicates the useful information to know.

Indicates precautions to be taken while operating

the camera.

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WARNING ................................................ i

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......................... ii

BEFORE YOU START ..............................1

Preface ............................................................... 1

Copyright

..................................................... 1

Trademarks ..................................................1

Safety information

..............................................1

About this manual

..............................................2

Symbols used in this manual

.......................2

CONTENTS ..............................................3

GETTING READY .....................................7

Unpacking .......................................................... 7

Camera Views ....................................................

8

Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card ............. 10

Charging the Battery ........................................ 12

Turning

On and Off .......................................... 13

Use Mode button ............................................. 14

Set Time, date/time

.......................................... 15

Setting the Language

................................. 15

Setting the Date and Time

......................... 16

About the LCD Screen ..................................... 17

BASIC OPERATION ...............................18

Shooting in Auto Mode .................................... 18

Using the Zoom Function .................................

18

Flash ................................................................. 19

Self-timer

.......................................................... 19

Macro Mode .....................................................20

Using quick recording ........................................

20

Advanced Functions Menu ..............................

21

Size

............................................................22

Quality ........................................................

22

WB (White Balance) ...................................

23

Color .......................................................... 23

ISO .............................................................24

Exposure Compensation

............................24

CONTENTS

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USING THE MODES ..............................25

LCD Screen Display ......................................... 25

Still Picture

Mode Display ..........................25

Video

Shooting Mode Display ....................27

Playback Mode Display ..............................28

ASCN mode ..................................................... 29

Landscape Mode ........................................29

Portrait Mode ..............................................

29

Night Portrait ..............................................

30

Backlit Portrait ............................................

30

Night Landscape Mode ...............................

30

Macro Mode ...............................................30

Auto Mode ..................................................30

Panorama Mode ................................................31

Manual Scene Mode (SCN) ..............................32

Landscape ..................................................33

Sport ..........................................................33

Beach .........................................................33

Sunset ........................................................33

Fireworks ...................................................

33

Night Landscape ........................................33

Night Portrait ..............................................

33

Gathering

...................................................33

Children

......................................................33

Indoor .........................................................33

Snow ..........................................................33

ID ...............................................................33

Museum .................................................... 33

Photo frame ...............................................33

Travel shooting

........................................... 34

Text ............................................................34

Leaf ............................................................34

Glass ..........................................................34

Fish eye ......................................................

34

Sketch ........................................................34

Stabilization Mode ............................................

35

Face Detection .................................................

36

Blink Detection .................................................

36

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PLAYBACK ............................................37

Viewing Photos and Videos ..............................37

Thumbnail View ................................................

39

Using

Zoom on Playback ..................................40

Using the

Delete Button .................................. 41

USING THE MENUS ..............................42

Still Menu ......................................................... 42

AF Mode (Auto-Focus Mode ) ................... 43

AF-assist Beam ..........................................

43

Continuous AF .. .........................................

44

Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) .. ........44

Continuous

Shot ........................................45

Smile Shutter .............................................

45

Digital Zoom

...............................................46

Slow shutter .............................................. 46

Quick Review

.............................................47

Date Imprint ...............................................

47

Movie

Menu .....................................................48

Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) .. ........

49

Continuous AF ...........................................

49

DIS .............................................................50

Playback Menu .................................................51

Protect .......................................................51

Delete ........................................................52

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)

............. 53

Resize

........................................................54

Rotate ........................................................54

Red-eye Reduction .....................................

55

Trim

............................................................55

HDR-High Dynamic Range ..........................

56

Display Setup ................................................... 57

Slideshow ..................................................

57

Wallpaper Settings .....................................

58

Menu Wallpaper ........................................ 58

Setup Menu ..................................................... 60

Beep .......................................................... 60

LCD Brightness

..........................................64

Power Saver .............................................. 62

Date/Time

..................................................62

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Zone ...........................................................62

Language ...................................................63

File and Software .............................................

63

Format Memory .........................................63

Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to

memory card) .............................................64

File Numbering ..........................................

64

Reset Settings

...........................................65

FW Version (Firmware version) .................

65

Transmission ...........................................66

Video System ................................................... 66

Connecting to a PC

.......................................... 67

Setting the USB

Mode ...............................67

Transferring

Files to your PC ..................... 67

APPENDICES .........................................69

Specifications ...................................................69

Error Messages ................................................73

Troubleshooting

............................................... 75

Customer Care .................................................. 77

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GETTING READY

Your package should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following items. If anything is missing or

appears to be damaged, please contact your vendor.

Unpacking

USB Cable

Warranty Card CD-ROM

Wrist Strap AC Adapter

Rechargeable

Lithium-ion battery

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Camera Views

Front View Back View

Right View

1 2 3

4

5 6 7

8

9

10

11

12

15

14

13

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Top View

Left View

Bottom View

1 Flash Lamp 13

Delete button/Self-timer button/

Down button

2 AF Assist/Timer Indicator 14

Close-up shooting button/Left

button

3 Lens 15 Function/OK Button

4 Microphone 16 USB/AV Port

5 LCD Screen 17 Wrist Strap Mount

6 Zoom Button 18 Power Button

7 Status Indicator 19 Recording Button

8 Mode Selection Button 20 Shutter Button

9 Playback Button 21 Card Slot/Battery Compartment

10 Menu Button 22 Tripod Socket

11 Disp/Up Button 23 Speaker

12 Flash Mode/Right Button

18 19 20

21 22 23

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Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included)

2. Insert the enclosed batteries into the battery slot in

the correct direction.

1. Open the battery compartment.

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4. Close the battery compartment.3. Insert an SD/SDHC card (not included) into the

memory card slot as shown.

write protec-

tion buckle

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Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The

use of 64 MB to 32 GB memory cards from

recognized manufacturers such as SanDisk,

Panasonic and Toshiba is recommended for

reliable data storage.

To remove the SD/SDHC card, open the battery

compartment and gently push the card to release

it. Pull the card out carefully.

1. Put the battery into the camera.

2. Use the USB cable to connect the camera to the

power adapter.

3. Insert the power adapter into the power socket.

Charging the Battery

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Turning On and Off

Press the Power button to turn the camera on. To turn

off the camera, press the Power button again.

After the camera is turned on, the camera will default

to the the shooting mode last used. Press the Mode

button, and use the Left/Right button to switch among

different shooting modes. When the camera is used

for the first time, the language setup will display on the

screen.

Power Button

Leave the battery charging until the charger light

turns green. To maximize battery life, the first

charge should be at least 4 hours.

The charger is for indoor use only.

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Use Mode button

The camera provides a convenient mode button that allows you to switch between different modes easily. After press-

ing the mode button to enter mode selection menu, press Left/Right button to choose the mode, press "func/OK to

select. All the available modes are listed as follows:

Mode Name Icon Description

Auto mode

AUTO

Switch to take still pictures in automatic mode.

Manual mode

Switch to take still pictures in manual mode, where many camera settings can be

configured.

ASCN mode Switch to have the camera automatically select the best scene type for still pictures.

Panorama mode Switch to capture a sequence of shots and stitch them together into a panoramic photo.

Scene mode Switch to take still pictures in 20 different scene types to choose from.

Stabilization

mode

Switch to take still pictures by reducing image blur caused by hand shake, low lighting

conditions,, or slow shutter speeds.

Portrait

Switch to take portrait pictures under normal conditions.

Movie mode

Switch to record videos.

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Set Language, date/time

The Date/Time and Language setup will

automatically appear when the camera is turned

on the first time.

To set the language, date, and time, go to the following

setup options in the General Setup menu.

• Language

• Date / Time

To access the General Setup menu, do the following:

1. Press the Power button to turn the camera on.

2. Press the

button, then switch among the

settings menus by using the Left/Right button and

select General Setup.

Setting the Language

1. Select language with the Down button, press the

or right button to enter the setting.

2. Use the

Up/Down/Left/Right buttons to select the

desired language.

3. Press the

button to confirm the setting.

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Setting the Date and Time

1. Select date / time with the Up/Down button, then

press the or right button to enter the setting.

2. Press the

Left/Right button to highlight each field

and use the Up/Down button to adjust the value.

3. Press the

button to confirm the setting.

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If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular

care with the liquid in the monitor. If any of the

following situations arise, take the recommended

immediate action indicated below:

• If liquid from the LCD comes in contact with your

skin, wipe the area with a cloth and then wash

thoroughly with soap and running water.

• If liquid from the LCD flows into the eyes

inadvertently, please rinse with water immediately

and seek medical assistance.

• If liquid from the LCD is swallowed, flush your

mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large quantities

of water and induce vomiting. Then seek medical

assistance immediately.

About the LCD Screen

When you turn the camera on, various icons will appear

on the LCD screen to indicate the current camera

settings and status. To learn more about the displayed

icons, see “LCD Screen display” on page 25.

LCD Screen notes:

Extremely high-precision technology has been used to

manufacture the LCD screen so that most of the pixels

are operational for use. However, there may be some

minute points (black, white, red, blue or green) that

constantly appear on the LCD screen. These points are

normal in the manufacturing process and the recording

is not affected in any way.

Avoid exposing the LCD screen to water; remove

any moisture on the LCD screen with a soft and

dry cleaning cloth.

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