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PDC 6350

Digital Camera

User Guide

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Product Overview

1. Self-timer/Battery Charge LED

2. Flash

3. Viewnder

4. Zoom lens

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3

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1

Front View

1. Operation LED

2. Viewnder

3. Flash Charge LED

4. Flash/Erase button

5. Playback button

6. Macro/Protect button

7. LCD screen

8. Display button

9. Zoom Out button

10. Zoom In button

11. Up button

12. Right button

13. OK button

14. Down button

15. Left button

16. Menu button

17. Power switch

Back View

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1. Microphone

2. Shutter button

3. Mode dial

4. Speaker

5. Tripod mount

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Top View

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Bottom View

2

5

1. Cover for USB port/TV OUT port/DC IN jack

2. Hand strap holder

3. Battery/SD card cover

Side view

1

2

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DC IN 5V

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Table of Contents

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

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

• Attaching the Hand Strap .............................................................................7

• Inserting the Battery into the Camera ............................................................8

• Connecting AC Adaptor (Included) ................................................................9

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

• 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

• Setup Menu............................................................................................... 16

• Setting LCD Brightness ..............................................................................16

• Auto Power Save Settings .......................................................................... 17

• Setting the Beep Sound On/Off...................................................................18

• Folder Formatting................................................................. .................... 19

• Formatting the Internal Memory..................................................................20

• Setting Print Date On/Off...................................................... ....................21

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

• Setting the Current Date and Time ..............................................................23

• Switching the Information Display/LCD Screen Off .......................................24

3 Taking and Managing the Pictures

......................................................................26

• Taking a Picture in Auto Mode.....................................................................26

• Drive Mode................................................................................................28

• Taking a Picture with the LCD Screen Off ....................................................28

• Set Flash Mode ..........................................................................................29

• Taking Macro Pictures ................................................................................31

• Setting Self-Timer ....................................................................................32

• Zoom Feature ............................................................................................33

• Setting the Picture Resolution and Quality ...................................................35

• Taking Continuous Pictures.........................................................................37

• File No. Reset Settings ...............................................................................38

• Setting Quick View ....................................................................................39

• Taking a Picture in A/S/M Mode ..................................................................40

• Setting Exposure Compensation..................................................................46

• Setting White Balance ................................................................................48

• Changing the ISO Speed .............................................................................50

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4 Recording Video Clips.......................................................................................51

• Recording Video Clips ................................................................................51

• Setting Video Resolution and Quality...........................................................52

5 Playback

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

• Playback Pictures.......................................................................................54

• Running a Slide Show.................................................................................56

• Playing the Video Clips ...............................................................................59

• Protect the Picture(s) or Video Clip(s) Against Deletion ................................60

• Deleting One Picture or Video Clip...............................................................61

• Deleting All Pictures and Video Clips ...........................................................62

• View Pictures and Video Clips on a TV ........................................................63

6 Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card

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

• Using the SD Card................................................................................................... 65

• Copy Pictures and Video Clips from a Memory Card to the Internal Memory

and from the Internal Memory to a Memory Card ..................................................... 67

• DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ...............................................................69

• To Format a Memory Card ..........................................................................72

7 Installing the Software Onto a Computer

............................................................73

• Installing the Software ...............................................................................73

• Software Included with Your Camera...........................................................75

• Computer System Requirements .................................................................76

8 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer

...........................................77

• Before You Transfer Pictures .......................................................................77

• Connecting to Your Computer .....................................................................77

• Transferring Pictures/Video Clips ................................................................78

• PhotoImpression 5.0 Hot Plug Function (PC Only).....................................................80

9 Troubleshooting Problems

.................................................................................82

10 Getting Help

...................................................................................................86

• Polaroid-digital Online Services ...................................................................86

• Customer Support......................................................................................86

• ArcSoft Software Help ...............................................................................86

11 Appendix

.......................................................................................................87

• Technical Specications .............................................................................87

• Capacity of SD Card...................................................................................90

• Uninstalling Polaroid PDC 6350 driver .........................................................92

• Using Your Battery .....................................................................................93

• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance ................................................................93

• Regulatory Information ...............................................................................94

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1 Getting Started

Combining point-and-shoot convenience with a host of manual

photographic controls, the Polaroid PDC 6350 is designed to inspire

and expand photographers’ creativity and passion for excellence. Its

powerful 6.1 mega pixel CCD sensor makes every image extraordinary.

Its advanced features allow users handle even the most challenging

tasks with condence and ease.

• Conveniently manual control on the shutter speed and aperture value

to achieve a particular effect

• Adjustment of resolution and quality for printing or emailing, ISO

sensitivity, white balance, exposure compensation to suit light

condition

• Built-in ash with seven modes (auto, on, off, red-eye reduction,

forced red-eye reduction, slow sync, slow red-eye reduction)

• Rechargeable battery and memory card compatibility

• The supplied USB cable, video cable and CD-ROM bundled with

image-making software further extends your video- and photo-

making capabilities.

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• Camera Package Contents

Hand Strap Video Cable

PDC 6350

USB Cable Li-ion Battery

Warranty Card

Digital I maging Pr oduc ts

201 Burlin gton R oad

Bedford, MA 01730-1434

Pouch

PDC 6350 CD-ROM includes

Polaroid PDC 6350 Camera Driver (PC)

Arcsoft® PhotoImpression™ 5.0 (PC & Mac),

Adobe® Acrobat® Reader (PC & Mac)

QuickTime Player (PC & Mac)

AC Adaptor

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• Attaching the Hand Strap

DC IN 5V

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• Inserting the Battery into the Camera

1. Open the camera battery door by pushing it outwards as

illustrated.

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

are shown on outside of the battery.

3. Close the battery door by pressing it downwards then slide it back

to lock.

DC IN 5V

For more guidelines on battery usage, please see “Using Your Battery”

on page 93.

You can also use the supplied AC adaptor to supply power for the

camera.

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• Connecting the AC Adaptor (Included)

Turn off the camera before connecting or

disconnecting the Adaptor. Connect the

adaptor as shown to power the camera and

charge the battery from a household power

outlet. The camera automatically switches

over to AC adaptor powered operation when

AC adaptor is connected. The AC adapter can

be used with or without the battery in place.

IMPORTANT!

• Only use the inclued AC adaptor.

• We recommend the user to use AC adaptor to power the camera whenever

connected to a computer.

• AC adaptor supplied with Polaroid PDC 6350 camera may vary for

different countries and regions.

• Charging the Battery

One piece Lithium Ion rechargeable battery is supplied with the product.

Please fully charge the battery for up to 8 hours before you use the

battery for the rst time after your purchase, and about 4 hours for

subsequent recharging.

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1. Insert the battery into the camera

battery compartment, ensuring you

follow the +/- signs that are shown on

outside of the battery.

2. Plug the end of the AC adaptor into the

DC in jack on the camera and connect

the adaptor to a household power

outlet.

3. The Battery charge LED will light up

in green, indicating battery charging in

progress. The LED will turn off when

the battery is fully charged.

Battery Charge LED

NOTE

The AC adaptor will stop recharge operation once the battery is fully charged.

But it is recommended to disconnect the AC adaptor from the camera when

the Battery Charge LED turns off.

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

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

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

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

rechargeable battery, please contact your distributor or visit

http://www.polaroid-digital.com for more information on replacement

or backup batteries.

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• Turning the Camera On and Off

Slide the Power Switch in the arrow direction

shown near the Power Switch and hold it for 2

seconds to turn on the camera. You will hear

a beep sound and the Operation LED will light

up in green. The Flash Charge LED will blink in

red, indicating charging the ash. It will stop

blinking upon fully charging the ash. Slide the

Power Switch again and hold it for 2 seconds

to turn off the camera.

NOTE:

All operations, including taking pictures and video clips, and adjusting settings

for shooting and playback, are performed while the camera is powered on.

• Checking the Battery Level

Check the battery power level before taking pictures .

Battery has adequate power.

Battery power is low.

Battery power is exhausted. “Recharge battery”

will appear on the LCD screen when the battery

is exhausted and then the camera will turn off

automatically. Please recharge the battery.

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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 sounds. Menus are displayed on

the LCD screen by pressing the MENU button.

Press the MENU button and then press the

or

buttons to select the

Camera Menu, Video Menu, Playback Menu or Setup Menu. Press the

and buttons to scroll up and down through menu options. Press the

and

buttons to scroll left and right through the selected option. Press

the OK button to conrm your choice and the MENU button to exit.

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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 the feature icon is not displayed, it means

that particular feature is not activated.

Auto mode

Auto Mode

Single Picture

2-SEC. Self-timer

10-SEC. Self-timer

Continuous Pictures

Drive Mode

SD card Inserted

Internal Memory

Focus Mark

Flash mode

Auto Flash

Forced On

Flash Off

Red-eye Reduction

Forced Red-eye Reduction

Slow Sync

Slow Red-eye Reduction

Macro Mode

Number of pictures can be taken

Optical and Digital Zoom Status

Full

Low

Exhausted

Battery Power Level

Shake

Warning

Indicator

2848 x 2136

2048 x 1536

1408 x 1056

640 x 480

Fine

Normal

Quality

Resolution

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A/S/M mode

Fine

Normal

Quality

ISO Sensitivity

Auto

50

100

200

Auto

Cloudy

Day Light

Fluorescent

Tungsten

White Balance

Exposure Compensation Value

2848 x 2136

2048 x 1536

1408 x 1056

640 x 480

Resolution

Aperture Priority

Shutter Priority

Manual Setting

Aperture Value

Shutter Speed

Playback mode

Video Length

File Number

Date

Time

Locked File

Current File/Total Number

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Video mode

Fine

Normal

Quality

640 x 480

320 x 240

Resolution

Video mode

Remaining time

• Camera Mode

The camera has three working modes. You

can select Auto mode, Video mode or A/S/M

mode by turning the Mode Dial located on the

top of the camera. Under all these modes, you

can access the Setup menu to change the

camera settings to customize your camera.

Auto mode

Under this mode, the camera will automatically judge the environment

conditions for you. It will set the exposure and white balance

automatically according to the shooting environment.

A/S/M mode

Under this mode, you can set the aperture, shutter or manual setting for

priority based on different environment condition before taking pictures.

Further detail refer to “Taking a Picture in A/S/M Mode” on page 40.

Video mode

Using this mode to record video clips.

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• Setup Menu

Press the MENU button and then the

button to access the Setup

Menu.

Setup Menu

On

NTSC

Off

LCD Brightness

Power Save

Beep

TV Output

Folder Format

Date/Time

On

English

13.62MB

Standard

11.16.03' 16:42

Print Date

Format

Language

Date/Time

Standard

The Setup Menu is available in ,

, and

modes.

• Setting LCD Brightness

This setting enables you to adjust the LCD brightness.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to .

2. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 16 to access the

Setup Menu.

LCD Brightness

On

NTSC

Off

Press

MENU

Press

or

Setup Menu

On

NTSC

Off

Standard

LCD Brightness

On

NTSC

Off

Standard

This setting is also available in

, and

modes.

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• Auto Power Save Settings

The camera performs the following power save operations to conserve

battery power. Press the Shutter button halfway to reactivate the

camera.

1 ~ 10 Min The camera is designed to switch off automatically

to save battery life after one/two/three/four/ve/six/

seven/eight/nine/ten minute(s) of inactivity.

Off The power save function is not activated.

You can change the Power save setting according to the following steps:

1. Turn the Mode Dial to .

2. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 16 to access the

Setup Menu.

Press

MENU

Power Save

Off

Press

or

Setup Menu

On

NTSC

Off

Standard

On

NTSC

Standard

Setup Menu

1 Min

On

NTSC

Standard

until

This setting is also available in

, and

modes.

NOTE:

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

conditions.

• While a slide show is playing.

• 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.

• While the AC adaptor is connected to the camera.

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• Setting the Beep Sound On/Off

You can turn the beep sound on and off under this setting. When the

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

buttons.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to .

2. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 16 to access the

Setup Menu.

Press

or

Press

MENU

Setup Menu

On

NTSC

Off

Standard

Beep

NTSC

On Off

1 Min

Standard

Beep

NTSC

On Off

1 Min

Standard

until

This setting is also available in

, and

modes.

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• Folder Formatting

Under this setting, a directory of folders storing pictures and video

clips in the camera internal memory or a memory card will be named

differently according to their formatting modes.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to .

2. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 16 to access the

Setup Menu.

Press

Folder Format

On

NTSC

Standard Date

1 Min

Press

MENU

Press

or

Setup Menu

On

NTSC

Off

Standard

Folder Format

On

NTSC

Standard Date

1 Min

until

Standard If this option is selected, the directory folder will be named

from 100 to 999, such as “100V6000”, “101V6000”,

“102V6000”, and so on.

Date When this option is selected, the directory folder will

be named after the current date. For example, today is

November 23, 2003. Thus the folder is named “10031123”.

This setting is also available in

, and

modes.

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• Formatting the Internal Memory

Formatting the internal memory deletes all data already stored in it.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to .

2. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 16 to access the

Setup Menu.

Press

OK

Format Media

Setup Menu

On

NTSC

Off

Standard

until

13.62MB

Format

On

NTSC

Standard

On

13.62MB

Format

On

NTSC

Standard

On

Press

OK

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 would format the

inserted memory card only. The internal memory will not be formatted with

a memory card inserted.

This setting is also available in

, and

modes.

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