Polaroid Q40 User manual

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USER MANUAL

Digital Camera

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Polaroid Q40

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: Q40

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

environments:

• In the rain, in humid or dusty environments.

• In a place where the camera can be exposed directly

to sunlight or subject to high temperatures, 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.

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

remove the battery and the memory card from the

camera and store 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. It is suggested that you wait for a while before

turning on the camera.

The warranty does not cover any type of data loss or

corruption.

Battery notes:

Incorrect use of the battery may cause it to leak,

become hot, ignite or burst. Always observe the

following precautions.

• Do not expose the battery to water, and take

particular care to keep the terminals dry.

• Do not heat the Battery or throw it into a fire.

• Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify the

battery.

Keep the battery out of reach of babies and small

children.

In cold locations, battery performance deteriorates and

battery life is significantly shortened.

Memory card notes:

When using a new memory card, be sure to format the

card with your digital camera before using it.

Do not change or delete the folder names or file names

in the memory card from your PC or, the camera may

not be able to display those edited files on its LCD

screen. To edit image data, copy the image data to the

PC’s hard disk first.

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.

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BEFORE YOU START

Preface

Safety Information

Please read the following important information care-

fully before using this 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 memory card.

• Use only the type of battery that comes with the

camera. Using other types of batteries may damage

the camera and void the warranty.

• Do not touch the camera 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 battery.

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

sandy environments.

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

-

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 ex-

tended 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

Inserting the Battery and SD/SDHC

Card (Not included) ........................................... 10

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

12

Turning

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

Using the Mode Button ....................................

14

Setting language and 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

Basic Functions Menu ......................................

19

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

Self-timer ...................................................

20

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

Exposure Compensation ............................. 20

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

21

WB (White Balance)

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

ISO .............................................................22

Quality

........................................................ 23

Size

............................................................23

Color .......................................................... 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

Auto Scene Mode (ASCN) ................................ 29

Landscape .................................................. 29

Portrait .......................................................

29

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

30

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

30

Night Landscape ........................................

30

Macro ......................................................... 30

Auto ...........................................................30

Panorama ......................................................... 30

Manual Scene Mode (SCN) ..............................31

Sport ..........................................................32

Indoor ......................................................... 32

Snow .......................................................... 32

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

32

Museum ....................................................32

Night

Landscape ........................................ 32

Children

...................................................... 32

Leaf ............................................................33

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

Glass .......................................................... 33

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

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

33

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

Text ............................................................. 33

Gathering ....................................................

33

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

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

33

Travel shooting ............................................

33

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

Sketch ......................................................... 33

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

34

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

35

Smile Detection ................................................

36

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

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

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

39

Using

Zoom on Playback (for still pictures only) 40

Using the

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

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

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

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

AF-Assist Beam .........................................

43

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

44

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

Continuous

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

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

45

Quick Review

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

Digital Zoom

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

Slow Shutter .............................................. 47

Movie

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

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

49

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

49

Playback Menu .................................................50

Protect .......................................................50

Delete ........................................................51

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)

............. 52

Trim

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

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

53

Resize

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

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

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

55

Display Setup ................................................... 55

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

56

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

56

Setup Menu ..................................................... 59

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

LCD Brightness

.......................................... 60

Power Saver ..............................................61

Zone ...........................................................61

Date/Time

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

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Language ...................................................62

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

62

Format Memory .......................................... 62

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

63

Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to

memory card) ............................................. 63

Reset Settings

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

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

64

Transmission ...........................................65

Video System ...................................................65

Connecting Your Camera to a HDMI TV to View

Videos ...............................................................

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

Unpacking

USB Cable

Wrist Strap

Battery chargerRechargeable lithium-ion battery

CD-ROMWarranty Card

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.

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Camera Views

Front View Back View

Right View

1 42 3

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8

9

10

11

12

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Top View

Left View

Bottom View

1 Flash 12 Function/OK Button

2 Lens 13 HDMI Port

3 Mic 14 USB/AV Port

4 AF assist beam/Timer indicator 15 Wrist Strap Mount

5 LCD Screen 16 Power Button

6 Mode Selection Button 17 Playback Button

7 Menu Button 18 Shutter Button

8 Disp/Up Button 19 Zoom Wheel

9 Flash Mode/Right Button 20 Tripod Mount Point

10 Delete Button/Down Button 21 Speaker

11 Face Detection/Left button 22 Memory Card/Battery

Compartment

17 18 1916

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

2. Insert the battery while observing the correct

polarity. Use the side of battery to press down the

stopper as shown, allowing the battery to lock into

place properly.

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.

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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 are 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. Place the battery into the charger as shown.

2. Plug the one end of the connecting cable (plug

adapter) into the charger base.

3. Plug the other end of the connecting cable into a

wall outlet.

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2

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.

Power Button

When the camera is turned on, it will default to the the

shooting mode last used. You can use the Mode button

on the back to change modes. When using the camera

for the first-time, the language setup page will appear.

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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Using the Mode Button

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

pressing 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

The camera sets all the settings automatically.

Manual mode

M

Many of the camera settings can be configured manually in this mode.

Panorama mode

In this mode, up to 8 frames can be stitched together to create panoramic photo.

Scene mode

Choose from 20 different scene types and effects for your photos.

Movie mode

Switch to record videos.

ASCN mode

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

Portrait

Switch to take portrait pictures.

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Setting Language and Date/Time

The Date/Time and Language setup page will

automatically appear when the camera is turned

on the first time.

To set the display language and date/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 camera

settings menus with the Left/Right button and select

the General Setup menu. Then press the Up/Down

button to access General Setup menu options.

Setting the Language

1. Select language with the Up/Down button, then

press the or right button to enter language

options.

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 Up/Down button, then press

the or right button to enter the date/time settings

options.

2. Use the Left/Right button to select the date or time

field, then press the Up/Down buttons to adjust the

values.

3. Press the button to confirm the setting.

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If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular

care with the liquid inside 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 are shown

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 recorded

image is not affected in any way.

Avoid exposing the LCD screen to water; please

remove any moisture on the LCD screen with a

soft dry cleaning cloth.

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