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User Guide

i834 8.0 Megapixel Digital Camera

DIGITAL QUALITY, POLAROID SIMPLICITY™

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Product Overview

1. Shutter button

2. Flash

3. AF Lamp / Self-timer LED

4. Stabilizer

5. Power button

6. Speaker

7. USB port

8. Lens

9. Microphone

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10. Zoom out / Thumbnail button

11. Playback mode button

12. Menu button

13. Macro / Left button

14. Stop / Down button

15. LCD Screen

16. Delete / ASM* button

17. Zoom in button

18. Power / Auto Focus LED

19. Play / Pause / Up button

20. Wrist strap holder

21. Flash / Right button

22. Set / Display button

23. Mode button

24. Tripod mount

25. Battery / SD card door

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* ASM button: Pressing this button switches

among the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority

and Manual Exposure mode. See page 41.

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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 Batteries ...............................................................8

• Using Your Batteries .................................................................9

• Checking the Battery Level ......................................................10

• Turning the Camera On and Off ...............................................10

2 Camera Settings ........................................................................11

• Checking Camera Status ........................................................11

• Capature Modes .....................................................................11

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

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

• Capture Modes ......................................................................17

• How to Navigate Menus ..........................................................18

• Setup Menu ..........................................................................19

• Adjusting the Sounds ..............................................................20

• Selecting Auto Review Period ..................................................21

• Power Saving Settings ...........................................................22

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

• Setting the Display Language ..................................................24

• File No. Reset Setting .............................................................25

• Choosing a Startup Image ......................................................26

• Formatting the Internal Memory ..............................................28

• Selecting the Battery Type ......................................................29

• Resetting to Default Settings ..................................................30

• Turning the Information Display On/Off .....................................31

3 Taking Pictures .........................................................................33

• Taking Pictures in Normal Mode ...............................................33

• Taking Pictures in Macro Mode ................................................35

• Taking Pictures in Different Scene Shooting Modes ....................36

• Using the Q Mode ..................................................................38

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• Setting Flash Mode ................................................................39

• Setting ASM Mode ................................................................41

• Setting Self-timer ...................................................................43

• Taking Continuous Pictures .....................................................44

• Zoom Feature .......................................................................44

• Setting the Image Size and Quality ...........................................46

• Setting Light Metering ............................................................47

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

• Setting the ISO .....................................................................49

• Setting Exposure Compensation ...............................................50

• Setting the AEB ....................................................................51

• Setting the Highlight ..............................................................51

• Setting the Sharpness ............................................................52

• Setting the Photo Effect. .........................................................53

• Setting Date Stamp On/Off ......................................................54

• Setting Face Tracking .............................................................55

• Setting AF Lamp ....................................................................56

4 Recording Video Clips ................................................................57

• Recording Video Clips ............................................................57

• Setting the Video Size .............................................................58

5 Recording Audio Clips ................................................................59

• Recording a Audio Clip ...........................................................59

• Recording a Voice Memo for the Desired Image ..........................60

6 Managing Pictures and Video Clips ..............................................61

• Reviewing Pictures ................................................................61

• Magnifying & Trimming the Displayed Picture ............................61

• Rotating the Displayed Picture ................................................62

• Changing the Image Effect ......................................................63

• Changing the Image Size ........................................................63

• Reviewing Pictures and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail .................64

• Running a Slide Show on the LCD screen ..................................64

• Playing a Video Clip on LCD Screen ..........................................66

• Playing Audio Clips .................................................................66

• Playing a Voice Memo .............................................................67

• Protecting/Unprotecting Pictures, Video and Audio Clips .............68

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• Deleting Pictures, Video and Audio Clips ..................................70

• Viewing Pictures and Video Clips on a TV ................................71

7 Print Settings ............................................................................72

• About PictBridge ....................................................................72

• Resetting to Default Settings ..................................................79

• About DPOF .........................................................................80

8 Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card ..............................................83

• Using the SD Card ..................................................................83

• Formatting a SD card .............................................................86

• Copying Pictures, Video and Audio Clips to Memory Card ...........87

9 Installing the Software onto a Computer ......................................88

• Installing the Software ............................................................88

• Software Included with Your Camera ........................................90

• Computer System Requirements ...............................................91

10 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer ....................92

• Before Transferring Files ..........................................................92

• Connecting to Your Computer ..................................................92

• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer ...................93

11 Troubleshooting Problems .........................................................95

12 Getting Help ...........................................................................98

• Polaroid Online Services ..........................................................98

• ArcSoft Software Help ............................................................98

13 Appendix ................................................................................99

• Technical specifications ..........................................................99

• Storage Capacities ................................................................101

• Uninstalling Polaroid i834 Driver (PC only) ...............................105

• Camera Default Settings ........................................................106

• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance ...........................................108

• Regulatory Information ..........................................................109

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1 Getting Started

Thank you for selecting the new Polaroid i834 digital camera for your

imaging needs. The i834 comes equipped with a powerful 8.0 Megapixels

CCD sensor, 3.0-inch bright colour TFT LCD, high quality optics and many

manual settings and options.

Outstanding features that your i834 digital camera has:

• A high quality glass lens system for exposures from 6 inches to infinity

including 3 times optical and 4 times digital zoom modes.

• Built-in flash with five modes (auto, red-eye reduction, Flash always

on, Slow Sync and Flash off).

• Free to edit your images and print your pictures by using DPOF.

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

• Easy to use multiple shooting modes for more accurate reproduction

of pictures.

Need help with your digital camera?

Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon:

Or visit www.polaroid.com.

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• Camera Package Contents

Registration Card

Digital Imaging Products

201 Burlington Road

Bedford, MA 01730-1434

First Class

Postage

Required

Post Ofce will

not deliver

without proper

postage

i834

The CD-ROM includes

Polaroid i834 Camera Driver (PC)

ArcSoft PhotoStudio® 5.5 (PC)

ArcSoft PhotoStudio® 4.3 (Mac)

ArcSoft VideoImpression® 2 (PC & Mac)

Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™ (PC & Mac)

User Guide (in PDF format)

Skin

Quick Start Guide

USB Cable

Wrist Strap

AA Batteries AV Cable

I834

Quick Start Guide

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Guida Rapida

Guía Rápida de Inicio

Guia de Início Rápido

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Part no.: XXXXXXXXX

Printed in China

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• Attaching the Wrist Strap

1 2

• 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 9.

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

illustrated.

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

correctly.

3. Close the battery/SD card door by pressing it downwards and then

sliding it towards the camera to lock.

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b

1 2 3

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• Using Your Batteries

There are two types of batteries that are suitable for your camera:

Alkaline and NiMH. Please select the type of batteries you are

using in the set up menu. For more details, please refer to “Select-

ing the Battery Type” on page 29.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

• For best performance and prolonged battery life, we recommend using a

brand name high capacity battery.

• To ensure the camera displays the battery level correctly, please set the

type to match the batteries being used.

Here are some helpful hints to extend battery life considerably by limiting

the following activities:

• Reviewing the pictures on the LCD Screen.

• Use the optical viewfinder (if applicable) to frame the subject when

taking pictures.

• Reduce the excessive use of the flash.

• Remove batteries from your camera when not in use for long periods

of time.

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 orientation.

• Remove exhausted batteries from the camera immediately.

• Do not short the supply terminals.

• Do not dispose the batteries in fire.

• Remove batteries from the camera when not in use.

These instructions should be retained for future reference.

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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.

IN

9999

8M

AF

Battery power is exhausted. Please

replace the battery.

• Turning the Camera On and Off

1. Press and hold the (POWER) button

until the LCD screen is activated.

2. Press the (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.

• Capature Modes

Still Image Mode

+2.0EV

x4.0

F2.8

IN

2

9999

8M

1/30

AWB

ISO

AUTO

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AF

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No. Description Icon Ref. Page

1 Flash Mode

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2 Shooting Mode 36

3 Image Resolution

8M

16:9

6M 4M 2M VGA

46

4 Quality

, ,

46

5 Sharpness

, ,

52

6

Automatic Exposure

Bracketing

51

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No. Description Icon Ref. Page

7 Date Stamp 54

8 Exposure Compensation Value

,-2

.........

+2

50

9 Face Tracking 55

10 Apeture Value F2.8 ~ 5.6 ---

11 Shake Warning ---

12 Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec ~ 8 sec ---

13 Focus Mark ---

14 Highlight 51

15 Histogram ---

16 ISO Sensitivity

50 100 200 400 800

1600

AUTO

49

17 Light Metering

, ,

47

18 Camera Shake Warning 42

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Internal Memory

IN

---

SD Card

---

20 Battery Power Level

, ,

10

21 Number of Remaining Pictures

9999

---

22 White balance

, , ,

H

H,

H

L , , AUTO

48

23 Digital Zoom Factor X 1.0 ............ X 4.0 44

24 Optical & Digital Zoom Bar 44

25 AF Lamp

AF

56

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Self-timer

2

,

10

,

43

Continuous Pictures 44

27 Macro Mode 35

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Video Mode

IN

00:01:30

7

6

5

10 9 8

2

1

4

3

No. Description Icon Ref. Page

1 Video Mode 57

2 Video Size

16:9

,

58

3 Focus Mark ---

4

White balance

, , ,

H

H,

H

L , , AUTO

48

5

Light Metering

, ,

47

6

Internal Memory

IN

---

SD Card

---

7 Battery Power Level

, ,

10

8 Remaining Recording Time 00:01:30 ---

9 Optical & Digital Zoom Bar 44

10 Macro Mode 35

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Audio Mode

IN

00:09:12

4

1

2

3

No. Description Icon Ref. Page

1 Audio mode 59

2

Internal Memory

IN

---

SD Card

---

3

Battery Power Level

, ,

10

4 Remaining Recording Time 00:09:12 ---

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• Playback Mode

:PLAY

320

IN

5/150

2007/07/01 18:59

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5

7

:PLAY

IN

5/150

2007/07/01 18:59

8 9

IN

5/150

8M

2007/07/01 18:59

+2.0EV ISO 400

F2.8

1/30

4

1

3

2

No. Description Icon Ref. Page

1 Resolution

8M

---

2 DPOF ---

3 Date & Time ---

4 Recording info ---

5 Playback mode ---

6

Internal Memory

IN

---

SD Card

---

7

Battery Power Level

, ,

10

8 Protect 68

9 File Number / Total Number 5/150 ---

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• Camera Modes

The camera has two working modes, Capture mode

and Playback mode. Pressing the PLAYBACK button

switches between the Capture mode and Playback

mode.

Capture Mode

In this mode, you can record still images, video and audio clips. This

mode allows you to select the image and video settings according to the

shooting environment. For more details, refer to “Taking Pictures” on page

33, “Recording Video Clips” on page 57 and “Recording Audio Clips” on

page 59.

Playback Mode

This mode allows you to review, rotate, protect or delete pictures and

video clips from the camera. You can add your favourite sticker and a

voice memo to a picture. For more details, please refer to “Managing

Pictures and Video Clips” on page 61.

Need help with your digital camera?

Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon:

Or visit www.polaroid.com.

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• Capture Modes

The camera has three modes for recording still images, video clips and

audio clips.

Selecting these three modes as follows:

Program

Select

OK

1. Press the button to set the camera to

capture mode.

2. Press the button to access the scene

mode palette.

3. Press button to select the desired

setting.

4. Press the button to confirm your

choice.

No. Description Icon

1 Still Image Mode

2 Video Mode

3 Audio Mode

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• 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.

Menu button

1. Press the button to enter a menu bar and

press it again to exit.

2. Press the and buttons to scroll left and

right through the menu bar.

8M8M

Resolution

8M

3:2

6M

4M

16:9

WB

ISO

3. Press the UP and DOWN buttons to scroll up

and down through menu options.

4. Press the button to enter a submenu or

confirm your choice.

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• Setup Menu

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

Playback mode

1. Press the button.

2. Press the or button to choose (SETUP).

3. Press the button to enter the setup menu.

Menu button

4. Press the button to exit the setup menu.

Setup Menu 1/3

Select

Exit

Sounds

Auto Review 3 sec.

Power Save 1 min

Date & Time

Language English

Setup

Enter

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• Adjusting the Sounds

You can set the start-up, shutter and beep volume in Setup mode.

Setup Menu 1/3

Select

Exit

Sounds

Auto Review 3 sec

Power Save 1 min

Date & Time

Language English

Sounds

Select

Ok

Shutter On

Start-up 1

Beep On

Volume

1. Access the setup menu.

2. (SOUNDS) is the current selection.

3. Press the or button.

4. “START-UP” is the current selection.

5. Press the UP or DOWN to select the desired

item.

6. Press the or button to select the desired

setting.

7. Press the button.

Shutter You can turn the shutter sound on or off in the Setup mode. When the

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

shutter button.

Start-up You can set the start-up volume in the Setup mode. When the start-

up sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you power on the

camera.

Beep You can turn the beep sound on or off in the Setup mode. When the

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

buttons.

Volume Adjusts the volume of the shutter, start-up, beep and playback sound.

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