PDC 6350
Digital Camera
User Guide
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Product Overview
1. Self-timer/Battery Charge LED
2. Flash
3. Viewnder
4. Zoom lens
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3
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Front View
1. Operation LED
2. Viewnder
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
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1. Cover for USB port/TV OUT port/DC IN jack
2. Hand strap holder
3. Battery/SD card cover
Side view
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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
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• Technical Specications .............................................................................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 condence 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
DC IN 5V
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
DC IN 5V
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 conrm 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
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Standard
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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
Press
MENU
Press
or
Setup Menu
On
NTSC
Off
Standard
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
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
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
Press
OK
OK
Format Media
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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