Polaroid iD-642 User manual

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USER MANUAL

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Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 2

Getting to Know Your Camera ...................................................................................................... 2

What’s Included ............................................................................................................................ 3

Parts of the Camera ..................................................................................................................... 4

Initial Camcorder Setup ................................................................................................................ 5

Main Camcorder Modes ............................................................................................................... 9

Camcorder Technical Specifications ........................................................................................... 10

Computer System Requirements ................................................................................................ 11

Powering the Camcorder On/Off ................................................................................................ 12

Changing Camcorder Mode ....................................................................................................... 13

Video Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 14

Video Playback Mode ................................................................................................................. 14

Photo Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 16

Photo Playback Mode ................................................................................................................ 16

Status Icon Description ............................................................................................................... 18

Navigating the Menus ................................................................................................................. 19

Menu Options ............................................................................................................................. 20

Installing the Software ................................................................................................................ 26

Connecting the Camcorder to the HDTV .................................................................................... 27

Connecting the Camera to the Computer ................................................................................... 27

Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer .............................................. 28

Get Started! ................................................................................................................................ 29

Transferring Images from my Camera to my Computer Manually .............................................. 29

Camera Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 31

Technical Support ....................................................................................................................... 32

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 32

Warranty Card ............................................................................................................................ 34

E-Waste / FCC Declaration ........................................................................................................ 36

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Thank you for purchasing this digital camcorder. Everything you need to take quality digital videos

and photos is included with your camera.

Polaroid makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible.

Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camcorder.

Note: Your camcorder requires a Micro SD Memory card (up to 32GB) for normal use.

Micro SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately.

Important:

- Do not open the battery door underwater.

- Close the battery door properly for best water sealing.

- Rinse the camera with clean water after use and keep the camera dry for storage.

- After using the camcorder underwater, the recording quality will be affected as there is still

water inside the microphone and speaker compartment. The sound will resume to normal

once the water has dried out.

 Waterproof up to 10 ft. (3.0 meters)

 12 MP

 Digital Video Camcorder, HD Video (720p)

 Digital Still Camera

 3x Digital Zoom

 2.0" LCD Display

 Micro SD card support

 2x AA Alkaline Batteries (not included)

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1. Digital Camcorder

2. USB cable

3. Polaroid Instant Memories

Software Installation CD

4. Wrist Strap

Note: Micro SD Memory Card and batteries not included.

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Item

Part

Function

1

USB Interface

Transfers photo and video files to computer via USB cable.

SD Card Slot

Insert Micro SD card for digital file storage.

HDMI Port

Connects camcorder with HDMI cable (not included) for HDTV

connection.

2

LCD Screen

Displays images, video clips, camera Settings and Menu.

3

MENU Button

Sets the PHOTO / VIDEO recording options.

4

MODE Button

Selects the Mode: PHOTO capture or VIDEO recording.

5

OK / Shutter

Button

SHUTTER: Captures a PICTURE; Starts or Stops a VIDEO clip

recording.

OK: Confirms changes in menu mode.

6

Zoom Button

Zooms IN or OUT during capture mode.

Volume Setup

Button

Sets the volume in Video Playback mode.

Fast forwards or rewinds during Video Playback.

Up / Down

Button

In MENU mode: Use for selecting the desired menu option.

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Playback Button

In Photo Mode ,enters the Playback PHOTO Mode,

In Video Mode, enters the Playback VIDEO Mode.

8

Power Button

1. Turns on& off the unit - press and hold the power button.

2. Selects icons display on/off – press the power button.

9

Battery door

2x AA alkaline batteries.

10

Lens

Digital lens for Video & Picture taking.

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Speaker

Speaker for video playback.

12

Microphone

Records of voice input.

13

Strap Hook

Connects the wrist strap.

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Insert 2 x AA (1.5V) batteries.

Alkaline batteries recommended (not

included).

Micro SD Memory Card (up to 32GB)

needed for normal use.

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1) Batteries

Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera, according to

the polarity shown inside the battery compartment.

Use 2x AA (1.5V) batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. (Batteries not included.)

 Open the battery compartment door.

 Install the batteries into the battery compartment as illustrated above.

 Close the battery compartment door.

Note:

 Remove the batteries from the camera when not in use for an extended period.

 Do not mix alkaline and non-alkaline batteries.

 Some features will not work if the battery power level is low.

 The energy status of the power is displayed on LCD as shown below:

Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power

2) Micro SD Memory Card

Make sure a Micro SD card has been properly inserted into your camera. (Micro SD Memory

card not included.) You must insert the Micro SD Memory Card in order to record and store

your VIDEOS and PICTURES.

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To properly insert the Micro SD Memory Card:

1. Turn OFF the Camera.

2. Open the battery compartment door by pressing the lock button down and

simultaneously sliding the battery door in the direction of the arrow on the door.

3. Insert the Micro SD Card into the Micro SD Card slot in the direction as shown on the

camera (see SD icon by the Micro SD card slot). Gently press the Micro SD Card until you

hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates the memory card has been inserted correctly.

Make sure that the Micro SD Card is not in LOCK position (see tiny slider on the side of the

card).

Note:

 There is only one right direction to insert the Micro SD memory card into the slot. Do not

force the card into the memory card slot, since it may damage both the camera and the

Micro SD memory card. Re-align the Micro SD card position (as marked) and try again.

 After the camera is powered on, a memory card icon will appear on the LCD display. If

you do not see the SD icon on the display, please check if the card was inserted

properly.

IMPORTANT: The Micro SD memory card must be formatted before taking

photographs.

If your SD card is new, or if it was used with other cameras or devices, you need to FORMAT

the card - see simple steps below. If the SD card was previously used, make sure to save all

needed photos and videos before formatting the SD card.

Formatting the Micro SD Memory Card

1. Press the MENU button ( ) in Photo Capture or Video Capture mode.

2. Select the Setup Menu options by pressing the UP/DOWN button.

3. Press the OK/Shutter button to enter the Setup Menu options.

4. Press the DOWN button to highlight and select the ‘Format’ and then press the

OK/SHUTTER button to confirm.

5. To format the Micro SD Memory Card, select ‘Yes’ and press the OK/SHUTTER button.

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To exit the menu without formatting the SD Memory Card select ‘No’ then press the

OK/SHUTTER button. Alternatively, you can press the MENU button to exit.

Note: During formatting of the Micro SD card, all data (pictures & videos - if present) will

be erased. Make sure you save your valuable data before formatting the memory.

Remember, all your files will be erased during formatting!

3) Power On

Press and hold the POWER button to turn on the camcorder.

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Your digital camcorder has different modes for the various camcorder functions.

Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camcorder.

This is the default mode when the camcorder is powered ON.

To take a video, aim your camcorder as desired and press the Shutter button to start the

record. The video icon turns red while record is in progress. To stop the record, press the

Shutter button again. The video is automatically saved to your camcorder’s Micro SD

memory card.

To access the various menus for the Video Capture mode, press the MENU button

while in the Video Capture mode.

Use this mode to capture pictures with your camcorder.

After turning on your camcorder, press the MODE button once to open the Photo Capture

mode.

To take a picture, aim your camcorder as desired and press the Shutter button.

The picture is automatically saved to your camcorder’s Micro SD memory card.

To access the various menus for the Photo Capture mode, press the MENU button

while in the Photo Capture mode.

Use this mode to view and manage the videos and photos on your camcorder.

After turning on your camera, press the PLAYBACK button to open the Playback mode.

Press the MODE button to toggle between your captured movie and photo files. You can

scroll through the images that you’ve previously taken to view or delete them as desired.

To access the various menus for the Playback mode for videos and photos, press the

MENU button while in the Playback mode.

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Image Sensor

CMOS Sensor

Photo Resolution

12M (4000x3000), 8M (3200x2400),

5M (2592x1944), 3M (2048x1536)

Video Resolution

720P30 (1280x720), up to 30fps ; WVGAP60 (848x480), up to

60fps; WVGAP30 (848x480), up to 30fps; VGA (640x480), up to

30fps; QVGA (320x240), up to 30fps

File Format

JPEG (Photo) /MOV (Video)

External Memory

Micro SD Memory Card (up to 32GB)

Class 4 or above SD card is recommended

LCD Display

2.0 Inch LTPS color LCD display

Lens

F/2.8 f=8.5mm

Zoom

3X Digital Zoom

Exposure

±2.0, ±1.7, ±1.3, ±1.0, 0

Scene

Auto, Landscape, Portrait, Sport, Light Landscape

White Balance

Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent

Quality

Super Fine(Default), Fine, Normal

Self-Timer

10 second delay

Languages

English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese,

CHS/ CHT, Russian

Auto Power Off

1 min., 3 min., 5 min., Off

Microphone

Yes

USB Interface

USB 2.0

System Requirements

Windows XP (SP 3), Vista (SP1) and 7 ;

Mac OSX v10.5.x and above

Power Source

2 * AAA (1.5V) alkaline batteries

Working Temperature

0~45C

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To be able to download photos and videos to your PC using the Polaroid Instant Memories

Software, you will need the following minimum configuration:

 Microsoft® Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or Windows 7

 Pentium® 4 processor (or above)

 1 GB of RAM, with 250 MB of free hard disk space

 16-bit Color monitor, 1024 X 768 recommended screen resolution

 CD-ROM Drive

 QuickTime® 6 or higher

 Microsoft® Internet Explorer 7 or higher

 Windows Media Player 10 or higher

 DirectX 9 or higher

 Internet connection required

To be able to download photos and videos to your Macintosh using the Polaroid Instant Memories

Software, you will need the following minimum configuration:

 Intel processor running Mac OS X v10.5.x or later

 1 GB RAM, 250 MB free hard disk space

 Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor

 CD-ROM Drive

 QuickTime® 6 or higher

 Internet connection required

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 Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camcorder.

 Make sure the Micro SD card has been inserted properly into your camcorder.

(Micro SD card up to 32GB - not included)

Please see Initial Camera Setup for more information.

Press and hold the Power button to turn your camcorder ON.

After powering on, the LCD screen turns on with your camcorder in Video Capture mode to start.

While the camcorder is on, you can press and hold the Power button down again for a few

seconds at any point to turn your camcorder OFF.

Note: Your digital camcorder also has an Auto Power Off feature that automatically turns off your

camcorder after a specific period of time that your camera is left idle. The Auto Power Off settings

can be set from the ‘Auto Power Off’ Camera settings menu (accessed in either Photo Capture

Mode or Video Capture Mode general Camera Settings menu).

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Your camcorder has three main modes:

1) Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camcorder.

2) Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camcorder.

3) Playback Mode (for photos and videos) - Use this mode to view the photos and videos

you have already taken with your camcorder.

 When the camcorder is first powered ON, the Video Capture Mode will be active.

 The icons that appear on the LCD screen are the best default settings so that you can begin to

capture and enjoy clear quality videos and photos.

To change the active camcorder mode, make sure the camcorder is powered ON and press the

MODE button.

When in Video Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display.

When in Photo Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display.

Press the PLAYBACK button to enter the Playback Mode.

When in Playback Mode, ‘MOVIE’ or ‘PHOTO’ will display on the top of the LCD display.

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The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital camcorder.

When the camcorder is first powered ON, the camcorder will be in Video Capture Mode.

1) Turn on the camcorder.

2) While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camcorder at the scene you

would like to capture.

3) Press the Up and Down buttons to zoom in or out in order to better set the camera display if

desired.

Note: The zoom bar on the LCD indicates the zoom range.

4) Press the Shutter/OK button to START the video capture.

5) The video icon turns red and the elapsed recording time appears on the bottom of the LCD,

indicating that the record is in progress.

6) To STOP the video record, press the Shutter/OK button again.

7) The video is automatically saved to the camera’s Micro SD Memory card.

The Playback Mode allows you to review and delete photos and videos that you’ve already taken

with you camera.

 When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Video Capture Mode by default.

 Press the Playback button to enter the Video Playback Mode.

 All captured videos appear in Movie Thumbnail view.

Note: You can toggle between the Video and Photo Playback Modes by pressing the MODE

button while in Playback Mode. To exit the Playback Mode, press the Playback button again.

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1) Selecting your video:

 Once in Video Playback mode, press the UP or DOWN button to scroll through

the video thumbnails until you find the movie you would like to view.

 Select the video and press the OK button to enlarge to full screen.

2) Playing your selected video:

 Press the OK button to START playing the video.

 Press the OK button again to PAUSE the video and to continue playing and pausing as

desired.

 When playing the video, press the UP button to rewind or the DOWN button to

fast forward the video.

1) Once in Video Playback Mode, select the video you would like to delete.

2) Press the MENU button to enter the Delete Menu.

3) Press the UP button or the DOWN button to select from the following options:

- ‘Yes’: to delete the selected video.

- ‘No’: to exit the menu without deleting the selected video.

- ‘ All’: to delete all captured videos. You will be asked to reconfirm:

Select ‘Yes’ to delete all videos or ‘No’ to exit without deleting and return to the Movie

Thumbnail view.

4) Once a selection has been made, press the OK/Shutter button to confirm the selection.

5) To exit the Delete Menu at any time and return to the Movie Thumbnail view, press the

MODE button.

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The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camcorder.

When the camcorder is first powered ON, the camera will be in Video Capture Mode.

Press the MODE button once to access the Photo Capture Mode.

1) Power on your camcorder. Press the MODE button.

2) Use the LCD display on the back of the camera to direct the camera at the scene you would

like to capture.

3) Press the Up and Down buttons to zoom in or out in order to better set the camera display if

desired. You can magnify your subject up to 3 times using the digital zoom.

Note: The zoom bar on the LCD indicates the zoom range.

4) Press the Shutter/OK button to take the picture.

5) The picture is automatically saved to the camera’s Micro SD Memory card.

The Playback Mode allows you to review and delete photos and videos that you’ve already taken

with you camera.

 When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Video Capture Mode by default.

 Press the MODE button to enter Photo Capture Mode, and then press the PLAYBACK

button to open the Photo Playback Mode.

 All captured pictures appear in Photo Thumbnail view.

Note: You can toggle between the Video and Photo Playback Modes by pressing the MODE

button while in Playback Mode. To exit the Playback Mode, press the Playback button again.

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1) Selecting your Photo:

 Once in Photo Playback mode, press the UP or DOWN button to scroll through

the photos thumbnails until you find the photo you would like to view.

 Select the photo and press the OK/Shutter button to enlarge to full screen.

2) Once in Photo Playback Mode, select the photo you would like to delete.

3) Press the MENU button to enter the Delete Menu.

4) Press the UP button or the DOWN button to select from the following options:

- ‘Yes’: to delete the selected photo.

- ‘No’: to exit the menu without deleting the selected photo.

- ‘ All’: to delete all captured photos. You will be asked to reconfirm:

Select ‘Yes’ to delete all photos or ‘No’ to exit without deleting and return to the Photo

Thumbnail view.

5) Once a selection has been made, press the OK/Shutter button to confirm the selection.

6) To exit the Delete Menu at any time and return to the Photo Thumbnail view, press the

MODE button.

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The following icons appear on the LCD screen and indicate the selected menu options and

camera status.

Item

Function

Description

1

Capture Mode

Photo Capture Mode

Video Capture Mode

2

Resolution

Photo: 3M, 5M, 8M, 12M

Video: 720P30, WVGAP60, WVGAP30,

VGA, QVGA

3

Self-Timer

On / Off

4

Battery Indicator

Battery power is full

Empty battery

5

Zoom Indicator

Shows zoom range

6

White Balance

Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Fluorescent,

Incandescent

7

Micro SD Card Indication

The Micro SD card is inserted and will be

used as storage for PHOTOS and VIDEOS

8

Photo/Video Counter

Indicator

Shows available time for recording VIDEO.

Shows active recording VIDEO time.

Shows picture available in PHOTO mode.

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Each camcorder mode has a set of menus specific to that mode.

The general Camcorder Settings can also be accessed from the menu.

1) Press the MENU ( ) button to open the main menus for the current mode.

2) Press the UP button or the DOWN button to scroll between the various menus for

the current mode.

3) Press the OK/Shutter button to select and open the highlighted menu option.

4) Press the UP button or the DOWN button to scroll between the various options

within the selected menu.

5) Press the OK/Shutter button to confirm and save the highlighted menu option.

6) Changes made to these options will remain until you decide to change them again at a later

time.

7) At any time you can press the MENU button to exit the sub menus and return to the Main

menu screen. Press the MENU button again to exit the Main menu screen and return to the

previous mode.

Note: The camcorder will remain in the last setting when it is turned OFF and ON again

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