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User Guide

m737t 7.0 Megapixel Digital Camera

DIGITAL QUALITY, POLAROID SIMPLICITY™

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Product Overview

1. Shutter button

2. Flash

3. Microphone

4. Power button

5. Power on LED

6. Speaker

7. Auto focus assistant LED

8. Lens

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3

4

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2

5

9. Zoom in / T button

10. Mode button

11. LCD touch screen

12. Scene mode button

13. Wrist strap holder

14. W / Zoom out button / Thumbnail button

15. Flash LED

16. Menu button

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17. Battery / SD card door

18. AV / USB port

19. Tripod mount

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Table of Contents

Product Overview ...........................................................................2

Table of Contents ...........................................................................3

1 Getting Started ..........................................................................6

• Camera Package Contents .........................................................7

• Attaching the Wrist Strap ..........................................................8

• Installing the Battery .................................................................8

• Using Your Battery ...................................................................9

• Charging the Battery .................................................................9

• Checking the Battery Level ......................................................11

• Turning the Camera On and Off ...............................................11

2 Camera Settings ........................................................................12

• Checking Camera Status ........................................................12

• Capture Modes ......................................................................12

• Playback Mode .......................................................................15

• Camera Modes .......................................................................16

• How to Navigate Menus ..........................................................16

• Setup Menu ..........................................................................17

• Setting Date and Time ...........................................................18

• Setting Auto Power Off ..........................................................19

• Setting the Beep Sound On / Off ..............................................20

• Adjusting Volume Control ........................................................21

• Setting the Display Language .................................................22

• Setting the Date Stamp On / Off .............................................23

• Adjusting the LCD Brightness ...................................................24

• Turning Sequence Number On / Off ..........................................25

• Resetting to Default Settings ..................................................26

• Cancelling the Startup Image ..................................................27

• Setting Panel Calibration ........................................................28

• Choosing the Media for Storage ...............................................29

3 Taking Pictures .........................................................................30

• Taking Pictures in Normal Mode ...............................................30

• Taking Pictures in Different Scene Shooting Modes ....................32

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• Setting Hot Key in Still Image Mode................. .........................35

• Setting Flash Mode ............................................................35

• Setting Self-timer ...............................................................37

• Turning the Information Display On/Off in Still Image Mode.. ...39

• Taking Pictures in Macro Mode..... .......................................40

• Setting Exposure Compensation ...............................................41

• Setting the ISO .....................................................................42

• Setting White Balance .............................................................43

• Setting Shutter Speed. ............................................................45

• Setting Light Metering .............................................................46

• Setting the Picture Resolution and Compression .........................47

• Setting the Sharpness ............................................................50

• Zoom Feature .......................................................................51

• Turning the Auto-Focus Assist Beam On and Off ........................53

• Specifying the Quick Review Period .........................................54

• Selecting Focus Area ..............................................................55

4 Recording Video Clips ................................................................56

• Recording Video Clips ............................................................56

• Setting Exposure Compensation for Video Clips .........................57

• Setting White Balance for Video Clips .......................................58

• Setting Video Resolution .........................................................60

• Setting Hot Key in Video Mode ................................................61

• Turning the Information Display On/Off in Video Mode.. ..........61

• Setting Video Resolution... ..................................................62

5 Managing Pictures and Video Clips .............................................. 63

• Reviewing Pictures and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail ................63

• Protecting/Unprotecting Picture(s) and Video Clip(s) ....................64

• Running a Slide Show .............................................................65

• Copy to Card ........................................................................66

• Copy from Card ....................................................................67

• Turning the Information Display On/Off in Playback Mode.. ..........68

• Setting On-Board Editor OBE ....................................................69

• Rotating the Displayed Picture .............................................69

• Image Cropping ..................................................................70

• Color Enhancing the Image ..................................................71

• Red-eye Removal ...............................................................72

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• Saving Your Pictures Using SAVE.... .....................................73

• Saving as Pictures Using SAVE AS... ....................................74

• Deleting Pictures or Video Clip(s) .............................................75

• Viewing Pictures and Video Clips on a TV ................................77

6 Print Settings ............................................................................79

• About PictBridge ....................................................................79

• About DPOF .........................................................................87

7 Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card ..............................................89

• Using the SD Card ..................................................................89

• Formatting a SD card .............................................................92

8 Installing the Software onto a Computer ......................................93

• Installing the Software ............................................................93

• Software Included with Your Camera ........................................95

• About ArcSoft Panorama Maker® 4 ...........................................96

• Computer System Requirements .............................................100

9 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer .................... 101

• Before Transferring Files ........................................................ 101

• Connecting to Your Computer ................................................101

• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer ................. 102

10 Troubleshooting Problems ....................................................... 104

11 Getting Help ......................................................................... 107

• Polaroid Online Services ........................................................107

• ArcSoft Software Help .......................................................... 107

12 Appendix .............................................................................. 108

• Technical specifications ........................................................108

• Storage Capacities ................................................................110

• Uninstalling Polaroid m737t Driver (PC only) ............................113

• Camera Default Settings ........................................................114

• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance ........................................... 116

• Regulatory Information ..........................................................117

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1 Getting Started

Thank you for selecting the new Polaroid m737t digital camera for

your imaging needs. The m737t comes equipped with a powerful 7.0

Megapixels CCD sensor, 3.0-inch bright color LTPS TFT LCD touch panel,

high quality optics and many manual settings and options.

Outstanding features that your m737t digital camera has:

• A high quality glass lens system for exposures from 10cm to infinity

including 3 times optical and 4 times digital zoom modes.

• Built-in flash with 4 modes (Auto, Flash off, Flash Always and Red-eye

Reduction).

• Free to edit your images and print your pictures by Pictbridge.

• Large 3.0 inch LCD touch panel for easier image preview and review.

• Convenient multiple shooting modes for more accurate reproduction

of pictures.

• Touch-screen functions at your fingertip.

• User-friendly Hot Key function.

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• Camera Package Contents

Registration Card

Digital Imaging Products

201 Burlington Road

Bedford, MA 01730-1434

First Class

Postage

Required

Post Ofﬁ ce will

not deliver

without proper

postage

m737t

The CD-ROM includes

Polaroid m737t Camera Driver (PC)

Arcsoft Panorama Maker® 4 (PC & Mac)

ArcSoft PhotoStudio® 5.5 (PC) / 4.3 (Mac)

ArcSoft VideoImpression® 2 (PC & Mac)

Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™ (PC & Mac)

User Guide (in PDF format)

Skin

Quick Start Guide

Guide de Démarrage rapide

Guida Rapida

Guía Rápida de Inicio

Guia de Início Rápido

ML 0403

Part no.: OM837657 R1

Printed in China

Schnellanleitung

USB Cable

Wrist Strap

Rechargeable

Li-battery

AV Cable

AC Adapter

Battery Charger

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• Attaching the Wrist Strap

1 2

• Installing the Battery

One Lithium rechargeable battery is supplied with the product. For detailed

instructions on battery usage, please see “Using Your Batteries” on page 9.

1. Slide the block right as illustrated. Then release it, the door will

automatically open.

2. Insert the battery as shown, ensuring you follow the +/- signs

correctly.

3. Press the battery door downwards until you hear a click.

a

1 2 3

a

b

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• Using Your Battery

Limit the following activities that reduces battery life:

• Reviewing your pictures on the LCD screen.

• Excessive use of the flash.

WARNING!

• The battery should be replaced by an adult.

• Use recommended or equivalent type of battery only.

• Insert the battery in the correct orientation.

• Remove exhausted battery from the camera immediately.

• Do not short the supply terminals.

• Please dispose the battery properly.

• Remove battery from the camera when not in use.

These instructions should be retained for future reference.

• Charging the Battery

After purchasing and before its first use, charge the battery for 8 hours

initially and about 2.5 hours for subsequent charging.

1. Install the battery as shown, and press the

battery downwards onto the charger till

you hear a clicking sound. Make sure the

battery is securely seated in the battery

slot.

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2. Connect the plug to the charger as shown

and connect the adapter to the household

power outlet.

Battery Charge LED in Red Charge is in progress.

Battery Charge LED in Green Charge is complete.

NOTE:

• The AC adapter will stop operation once the battery is fully charged. It is

recommended to disconnect the AC adapter from the charger when the

battery charge LED turns green.

• Only use the included AC adapter with the battery charger. Otherwise,

damage may occur.

Only use the supplied Lithium Ion rechargeable battery with this camera.

This rechargeable battery should last for the life of the camera, but as

is the case with all rechargeable batteries that the actual charge held

may decline with use. Should it ever become necessary to replace the

rechargeable battery, please contact your distributor or visit www.

polaroid.com for more information on replacement or backup batteries.

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• 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.

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3072X2304

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X2.0

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TW

Battery power is low.

Battery power is exhausted. Please

replace the battery.

• Turning the Camera On and Off

1. Press the (POWER) button to turn on

the camera.

2. Press the

(POWER)

(POWER) button again to

turn the power off.

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2 Camera Settings

• Checking Camera Status

Turn on the camera, view the camera LCD screen to check which camera

settings are active. Those particular features whose icons are not displayed

are not activated.

• Capture Modes

Still Image Mode

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No. Description Icon Ref. Page

1 Shooting Mode

32

2 Flash Mode

A

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34

3 Self-timer

,

37

4 Macro Mode

40

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No. Description Icon Ref. Page

5 Number of Remaining Picture 00001

6 Image size 3072 X 2304

47

7 Compression

, ,

48

8 Sharpness

, ,

50

9 Focus Frame

10 Shake Warning

11 Hot Key 35

12 Histogram

13 Internal Memory/ SD Card

/

29

14 Optical & Digital Zoom Bar 51

15 Current Shutter Speed 1/8 45

16 F No. F 5.2

17 Battery Power Level

18 Digital Zoom Indicator X 1.0 ............ X 4.0 52

19 Light Metering

46

20 Shutter Speed Auto, 1, 1/2....1/1000 45

21 White Balance

43

22 ISO Sensitivity

42

23 Exposure Compensation Value

41

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Video Mode

1

640X480

00:00:03

2

3

4

No. Description Icon Ref. Page

1 Video Mode 56

2 Record Indicator

56

3 RecordingTime 00:00:03 56

4 Video Size 640 X 480 / 320 X 240 60

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• Playback Mode

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No. Description Icon Ref. Page

1 Playback Mode

63

2

Protect 64

3 File Number 100-0001 25

4 Resolution 3072 X 2304 47

5

Erase Key

75

6 Date and Time When Took

Pictures

07/01/01

12:30

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Video Clip

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Video File Number 001-0002

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Date and Time When

Recorded Video

07/01/01

12:30

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Previous & Next

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Stop

12

Play & Pause

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• Camera Modes

The camera has three working modes, Capture

mode, Playback mode and Video mode.

Pressing the mode button switches Capture

mode and Playback mode, pressing button

and touch Video to enter Video mode.

Mode Button

S Button

• How to Navigate Menus

Menus are used to select capture and play settings, as well as other

camera settings like the Date/Time and Auto Power Off. When an item is

highlighted in red, it indicates the current setting.

1. Press the button to enter main menu.

2. Click or .

STILL

1/2

Exposure

Shutter Speed

ISO

Light

Metering

Resolution

White

Balance

SETUP

1/3

Date/Time

Volume

Language

Date Stamp

Beep Sound

Auto

Power Off

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• Setup Menu

You can change the basic settings of the camera in Capture mode and

Video mode. Here we take the mode for an example.

1. Press the button and touch button

to enter SETUP.

Menu Button

2. Touch any settng you want to enter, the

option will be accessed and takes effect

immediately.

3. Touch the and button to scroll up and

down. Touch the button to return to

previous menu. Touch the button to exit

from menu wind ow.

SETUP

1/3

Volume

Language

Date Stamp

Beep Sound

Auto

Power Off

Date/Time

Date

Time

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• Setting the Date and Time

1. Touch the button to access SETUP.

2. Touch the Date / Time option.

Setting Date

3. Select Date.

Date/Time

Date

Time

Date

2007

YY

MM

DD

2007

12 04

4. Touch and button to adjust the value

in the field. The currently adjusted value will

take effect immediately.

5. Touch

button to return to previous

menu, and button to exit from the menu

window.

Setting Time

3. Touch Time.

4. Touch up and button to adjust the value

in each field. When adjusted, the desired

change will take effect immediately.

5. Touch button to return to previous

menu, and button to exit from the menu

window.

Date/Time

Date

Time

0000

NOTE:

• This setting is also available in (Video) mode.

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• Setting Auto Power Off

The camera performs the following power save operation to conserve

battery power.

SETUP

Volume

Language

Date Stamp

Beep Sound

1/3

Auto

Power Off

Date/Time

Off

Auto Power Off

1 Min 3 Mins

1. Touch the button to access SETUP.

2. Touch Auto Power Off button.

3. Select the option you desire. When

adjusted, the desired change will take effect

immediately.

4. Touch

button to return to previous

menu, and button to exit from the menu

window.

1 Min / 3 Mins The camera is designed to switch off automatically to

save battery life after the specified period of inactivity.

Off The power saving function is not active.

NOTE:

• This setting is also available in (Video) mode.

• Auto power off is automatically disabled under any one of the following

conditions:

a While the camera is recording a video clip.

b While the camera is running a slide show.

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• Setting the Beep Sound On / Off

The beep sound can be turned on and off in the SETUP menu. When the

beep sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you press any of the

buttons.

SETUP

Volume

Language

Date Stamp

Beep Sound

1/3

Auto

Power Off

Date/Time

Off

Beep Sound

On

1. Touch the button to access SETUP.

2. Touch Beep Sound button.

3. Select the option you desire. When

adjusted, the desired change will take

effect immediately.

4. Touch button to return to previous

menu, and button to exit from the menu

window.

NOTE:

• This setting is also available in (Video) mode.

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