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User Guide
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Product Overview
Front View
1.
Shutter button
2.
Power button
3. Wrist Strap eyelet
4. Self-timer LED
5.
Flash
6. Viewnder
7. Lens
8. Cover for USB port
9. Microphone
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Back View
1.
LCD screen
2.
Tripod mount
3.
SD Card Slot
4.
LCD Display button
5.
Capture/Playback mode button
6.
Menu button
7.
OK button
8.
Battery door
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2
4
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1. Flash charging LED
2.
Power LED
3. Flip button
4.
Zoom out button
5.
Zoom in button
6.
Flash/Up button
7. Right button
8.
Left button
9.
Self-timer/Down button
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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started .........................................................................................8
• Camera Package Contents ....................................................................9
• Attaching the Wrist Strap .....................................................................9
• Installing the Batteries .......................................................................10
• Using Your Batteries ..........................................................................10
• Turning the Camera On and Off .......................................................... 11
• Checking the Battery Level ................................................................. 11
• How to Navigate Menus ..................................................................... 12
2 Camera Setting ....................................................................................... 13
• Checking Camera Status .................................................................... 13
• Camera Mode .................................................................................... 15
• Drive Mode .......................................................................................16
• Setup Menu ...................................................................................... 16
• Formatting the Internal Memory .......................................................... 17
• Setting the Current Date and Time ......................................................18
• Auto Power Save Settings ..................................................................20
• Setting the Beep Sound On/Off...........................................................21
• Setting Frequency..............................................................................22
• Setting Display Language ...................................................................23
• Setting the Date Stamp On and Off .....................................................24
• Resetting to Default Settings..............................................................25
• Turning the Information Display and LCD Screen On/Off .......................26
3 Taking Pictures........................................................................................29
• Taking a Picture .................................................................................29
• Setting Flash Mode ............................................................................30
• Setting Self-Timer..............................................................................32
• Zoom Feature ....................................................................................34
• Setting the Image Size and Quality......................................................35
• Setting Exposure Compensation..........................................................37
• Setting the White Balance for Pictures.................................................38
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4 Recording Video Clips ..............................................................................39
• Recording Video Clips ........................................................................39
• Setting Video Resolution.....................................................................40
• Setting the White Balance for Video Clips ............................................. 41
5 Reviewing and Managing Pictures and Video Clips....................................... 42
• Reviewing Pictures on the LCD Screen ................................................. 42
• Reviewing Picture and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail...............................43
• Auto Play .........................................................................................44
• Playing the Video Clip ........................................................................46
• Protect or Unprotect Picture(s) or Video Clip(s)......................................46
• Deleting Picture(s) and Video (Clips) ....................................................48
6 Print Setting ...........................................................................................49
• About PictBridge................................................................................49
• DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ........................................................56
7 Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card ............................................................59
• Using the SD Card .............................................................................59
• To Copy Pictures and Video Clips from Internal Memory to a Memory Card.63
8 Installing the Software Onto a Computer ....................................................64
• Installing the Software .......................................................................64
• Software Included with Your Camera ...................................................66
• Computer System Requirements ..........................................................67
9 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer.................................... 68
• Before You Transfer Files....................................................................68
• Connecting to Your Computer ............................................................. 68
• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips ................................................... 69
• PhotoImpression® 5 Hot Plug Function (PC Only) ................................... 70
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10 Troubleshooting Problems....................................................................... 72
• Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 72
11 Getting Help.......................................................................................... 76
• Polaroid Online Services ..................................................................... 76
• ArcSoft Software Help ....................................................................... 76
12 Appendix..............................................................................................77
• Technical Specications .....................................................................77
• Capacity of SD Card .......................................................................... 79
• Uninstalling Your Camera driver (PC Only) ........................................... 81
• Camera Default Settings.....................................................................82
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance ........................................................83
• Regulatory Information .......................................................................83
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1 Getting Started
Incorporated with Polaroid’s sophisticated technology, your camera
has these features, which offers a powerful range of high-end, easy-
to-use functions in an exquisitely compact camera. It will allow you to
capture that special occasion with life-like clarity and beautiful color
renditions.
• It is powered by a high quality 5.1 megapixels sensor and a full
color 1.7 inch color LCD
• Selectable image size and quality settings for emailing and
printing
• Built-in ash with four modes (off, auto, red-eye reduction and
force on)
• Shoot, review, print and share favorite moments in vivid clarity
and color
• SD memory card compatibility
• Enjoy PictBridge directly plug-and-print experience.
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• Camera Package Contents
Digital Camer a
Quick Start Guide
Guide de Démarrage rapide
Guida Rapida
Guía Rápida de Inicio
Guia de Início Rápido
Schnellanleitung
Wrist Strap
Your Camera
USB Cable
2 x AA-size Batteries
Registration Card
Digital Imaging Products
201 Burlington Road
Bedford, MA 01730 -1434
Carrying Case
Yo
ur Camera CD-ROM includes
Polaroid Digital Camera Driver (PC)
Arcsoft PhotoImpression® 5 (PC & Mac),
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™ (PC & Mac)
User Guide (in PDF form
at)
Quick Start Guide
• Attaching the Wrist Strap
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• Installing the Batteries
Two AA-size batteries are supplied with the product. For a detailed
guideline on battery usage, please see “Using Your Batteries” on page 81.
1. Push the locking tab in the direction of the arrow as illustrated to
open the camera battery door.
2. Insert the batteries as shown, ensuring you follow the +/- signs
correctly.
3. Pressing the battery door inwards and then sliding the tab to lock it.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
For best performance and prolonged battery life, we recommend the use of
AA lithium battery.
• Using Your Batteries
IMPORTANT NOTE:
For best performance and prolonged battery life, we recommend the use of
AA lithium.
Limit the following activities that reduces battery life:
• Reviewing your pictures on the LCD screen.
• Using the LCD screen to take pictures (Use the optical viewnder to
frame pictures).
• Excessive use of the ash.
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WARNING!
• Batteries should be replaced by an adult.
• Do not mix different types of batteries (or new and used batteries).
• Use recommended or equivalent type of batteries only.
• Insert the batteries in the correct polarity.
• Remove exhausted batteries from the camera immediately.
• Do not short the supply terminals.
• Do not dispose the batteries in re.
• Remove batteries from the camera when not in use.
These instructions should be retained for future reference.
• Turning the Camera On and Off
Press and hold the Power button
until the LCD screen is on. The Power
LED lights up and remains on while the
camera is powered on. Press the Power
button
again to turn off the camera.
• Checking the Battery Level
Check the battery power level before taking pictures.
1.
Turn on the camera.
2.
Check the battery power level that appears on the LCD screen.
Battery power is full.
Battery power is adequate.
Battery power is low.
Battery power is exhausted.
NOTE:
The Power LED will blink when battery power is low. Please replace the batteries.
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• How to Navigate Menus
Menus are used to adjust capture and
play settings, as well as other camera
settings like the Date/Time and Auto
Power Off.
1.
Press the
button to enter a menu bar
and press it again to exit.
2.
Press the
(left) or
(right) button to
select a menu item.
DRIVE MODE
STILL
VIDEO
3.
Press the
(up) or
(down) button to
select item contents.
4. Press the
button to conrm.
SETUP
FORMAT
DATE/TIME
AUTO OFF
BEEP
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2 Camera Setting
• Checking Camera Status
Turn on the camera, view the camera LCD screen to check which
camera settings are active. If a feature icon is not displayed, it means
that particular feature is not activated.
Still Image Mode
Self-timer On
Digital Zoom Status
Number of remaining
pictures
White Balance
Auto*
Daylight
Cloudy
Tungsten
Fluorescent
Flash Off
Auto Flash*
Red-eye reduction
Flash Always
Flash Mode
Capture Mode
Still Image*
Video
Quality
High*
Normal
Low
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Image Resolution
2592 X 1944*
2304 X 1728
2048 X 1536
640 X 480
SD Card Inserted
Exposure Compensation
Value
-0.3
Battery Level
Full
Adequate
Low
Exhausted
x 3.0
* Default Setting
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Video Mode
640 x 480
00:00:03
640 x 480*
320 x 240
Resolution
Video Mode
Recording time
counter
White Balance for Video clips
Auto*
Daylight
Cloudy
Tungsten
Fluorescent
Recording Indicator
X 3.0
* Default Setting
Playback Mode
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0003-0003
02/02/05
09:14
Play
Pause
Locked File
Date
Time
File Type
Folder Number/File
Number
Picture
Video Clip
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• Camera Mode
The camera has two working modes, Capture
mode and Playback mode. You can switch
between them by pressing the Capture/
Playback mode button at the back of the
camera.
Capture mode
Under this mode, you can select the image or video settings according
to the shooting environment, and take pictures or video clips under the
settings you have selected. For more details, please refer to “Taking
Pictures” on page 29 and “Recording Video Clips” on page 40.
Playback mode
This mode allows you to review and delete pictures and video clips from
the camera. For more details, please refer to “Reviewing and Managing
Pictures and Video Clips” on page 42.
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• Drive Mode
The camera has two drive modes, one for taking pictures and the other
for taking video clips.
Still Image Mode
Video Mode
You may switch between these two modes according to the following steps.
1. Set the camera to Capture mode.
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2. Press the
button.
3. Press the
button to select
(DRIVE
MODE).
4. Press the
(up) or
(down) button to select
the desired setting.
5. Press the
button.
NOTE:
• Still Image mode is the default capture mode.
• This setting is also available in Video mode.
DRIVE MODE
STILL
VIDEO
• Setup Menu
Setup menu can be accessed in both Still Image and Video modes.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the
button.
3. Press the
(left) or
(right) button to
select
(SETUP).
SETUP
FORMAT
DATE/TIME
AUTO OFF
BEEP
4. Press the
or
button to select the desired
setting.
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• Formatting the Internal Memory
Formatting the internal memory deletes all data stored in it.
1. Set the camera to the capture mode.
2. Access the Setup menu.
3. “FORMAT” is the current selection.
4. Press the
button.
SETUP
FORMAT
DATE/TIME
AUTO OFF
BEEP
5. Press the
(left) or
(right) button to
select “FORMAT”. Select “CANCEL” to exit
from the menu.
6. Press the
button.
REALLY WANT TO
FORMAT?
FORMAT
CANCEL
NOTE:
• Data deleted by a format operation cannot be recovered. Make sure you
do not have any useful data currently stored in the internal memory before
you format it.
• Formatting the internal memory destroys all the pictures, even those are
protected.
• With a memory card inserted, the above operation will format the inserted
memory card only. The internal memory will not be formatted with a
memory card inserted.
• This setting is also available in Video mode.
• Do not format the internal memory while your camera is tethered via a
computer.
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• Setting the Current Date and Time
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Access the Setup menu.
SETUP
FORMAT
DATE/TIME
AUTO OFF
BEEP
3. Press the
(down) button to select “DATE/
TIME”.
4. Press the
button.
DATE/TIME
DATE FORMAT
DATE SETUP
Setting the date format:
5. “DATE FORMAT” is the current selection.
6. Press the
button.
7. Press the
(up) or
(down) button to select
the desired setting.
8. Press the
button.
DATE FORMAT
DD/MM/YY
MM/DD/YY
YY/MM/DD
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Setting the date and time:
5. Press the
(down) button to select “DATE
SETUP”.
6. Press the
button.
DATE/TIME
DATE FORMAT
DATE SETUP
7. Press the
(up) or
(down) button to adjust
the value.
8. Press the
(left) or
(right) button to
switch to the next eld.
9. Press the
button.
DATE SETUP
DD/MM/YY
04/12/03
12:33:55
EXIT
NOTE:
This setting is also available in Video mode.
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• Auto Power Save Settings
The camera performs the following power save operations to conserve
battery power.
1/3/5 MIN The camera is designed to switch off automatically to
save battery life after the specied period of inactivity.
OFF The power save feature is not activated.
You can change the power save setting according to the following steps:
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Access the Setup menu.
3. Press the
(down) button to select “AUTO
OFF”.
4. Press the
button.
SETUP
FORMAT
DATE/TIME
AUTO OFF
BEEP
5. Press the
(up) or
(down) button to select
the desired setting.
6. Press the
button.
AUTO OFF
OFF
1 MIN
3 MIN
5 MIN
NOTE:
• Auto power off is automatically disabled under any one of the following
conditions.
- While an auto play is operating.
- While the camera’s USB port is connected to a computer or other external
devices, or while the camera is being controlled by an external device.
• This setting is also available in Video mode.
• The LCD screen automatically goes into hibernation after one minute of
inactivity. Press any button, except the Power button, to re-activate the
LCD screen.
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