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PDC 5355

Value-Added Kit of Digital Camera

User Guide

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Product Overview

1. Self-timer/AF assist LED

2. Hand strap holder

3. Microphone

4. Flash

5. Viewnder

6. Zoom lens

PDC 5355

Front View

1. Capture/Playback mode button

2. Power LED

3. Flash charging LED

4. Viewnder

5. Auto-focus LED

6. LCD screen

7. Display button

8. Menu button

Back View

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9. OK button

10. Cover for USB port

11. USB port

12. Wide zoom/Thumbnail button

13. Tele zoom button

14. Buzzer

15. Flash/Up button

16. Right button

17. Self-timer/Down button

18. Macro/Left button

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1. Power button

2. Shutter button

3. Battery/SD card door

4. Tripod mount

Bottom View

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Top View

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Table of Contents

1 Getting Started .........................................................................................7

• Camera Package Contents ....................................................................8

• Attaching the Hand Strap .....................................................................9

• Charging the Batteries..........................................................................9

• Installing the Batteries ....................................................................... 12

• Turning the Camera On and Off and Setting the Current Date and Time..12

• Checking the Battery Level ................................................................. 13

• How to Navigate Menus .....................................................................13

2 Camera Setting ....................................................................................... 14

• Checking Camera Status ....................................................................14

• Camera Mode .................................................................................... 16

• Drive Mode ....................................................................................... 17

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

• Setting the Current Date and Time ......................................................18

• Auto Power Save Settings .................................................................. 19

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

• Setting Frequency..............................................................................20

• Setting Display Language ...................................................................21

• Setting the Date Stamp On and Off .....................................................21

• Resetting to Default Settings..............................................................22

• Formatting the Internal Memory ..........................................................23

• Turning the Information Display and LCD Screen On/Off .......................24

3 Taking Pictures........................................................................................25

• Taking a Picture.................................................................................25

• Taking Macro Pictures ........................................................................27

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

• Setting Flash Mode ............................................................................28

• Setting Self-Timer..............................................................................30

• Zoom Feature ....................................................................................31

• Setting the Image Size and Quality......................................................32

• Setting Exposure Compensation..........................................................34

• Setting the White Balance for Pictures.................................................35

• Changing the ISO Speed.....................................................................36

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4 Recording Video Clips ...............................................................................37

• Recording Video Clips .........................................................................37

• Setting Video Resolution......................................................................38

• Setting the White Balance for Video Clips ..............................................39

5 Reviewing and Managing Pictures and Video Clips........................................40

• Reviewing Pictures on the LCD Screen ..................................................40

• Reviewing Picture and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail................................ 41

• Auto Play ..........................................................................................42

• Playing the Video Clip .........................................................................44

• Protect or Unprotect Picture(s) or Video Clip(s).......................................44

• Deleting Picture(s) and Video (Clips) .....................................................45

6 Print Setting ............................................................................................47

• About PictBridge.................................................................................47

• DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) .........................................................54

7 Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card .............................................................57

• Using the SD Card ..............................................................................57

• To Copy Pictures and Video Clips from Internal Memory to a Memory Card..60

8 Installing the Software Onto a Computer.....................................................62

• Installing the Software ........................................................................62

• Software Included with Your Camera ....................................................64

• Computer System Requirements...........................................................65

9 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer.....................................66

• Before You Transfer Files.....................................................................66

• Connecting to Your Computer ..............................................................66

• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips ....................................................67

• PhotoImpression 5.0 Hot Plug Function (PC Only) ...................................68

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10 Troubleshooting Problems.......................................................................70

• Troubleshooting ................................................................................70

11 Getting Help.......................................................................................... 73

• Polaroid-digital Online Services ............................................................73

• ArcSoft Software Help ....................................................................... 73

12 Appendix.............................................................................................. 74

• Technical Specications ..................................................................... 74

• Storage Capacities............................................................................ 76

• Uninstalling Polaroid PDC 5355 driver (PC Only).................................... 79

• Camera Default Settings.....................................................................80

• Using Your Batteries .......................................................................... 81

• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance ........................................................82

• Regulatory Information .......................................................................82

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1 Getting Started

Thank you for selecting the Polaroid PDC 5355 digital camera. Designed

with a powerful 5.3 mega pixels CCD sensor and a bright colour 1.5 inch

colour LCD for preview and review, the PDC 5355 is the perfect camera

for the photographer looking for point & shoot simplicity and sound

optical performance.

Other important information about the PDC 5355 digital camera that

you may nd interesting is:

• A high quality glass lens system for sharp image shooting from

3.9 inches to innity with 12 zoom positions

• Selectable image size and quality settings for emailing and

printing

• Auto focus, macro mode, 3X optical zoom and manual mode

• Built-in ash with four modes (off, on, red-eye reduction and

auto)

• Everything in the box necessary to take pictures in minutes!

• Enjoy PictBridge directly plug-and-print experience.

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• Camera Package Contents

PDC 5355

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

PDC 5355

Hand Strap

PDC 5355

USB Cable2 x AA-size

4 x AAA-size

Rechargeable Batteries

Registration Card

Digit al Imagi ng Produc ts

201 Burl ington Ro ad

Bedfo rd, MA 01730-1434

PDC 5355 CD-ROM includes

Polaroid PDC 5355 Camera Driver (PC)

Arcsoft® PhotoImpression™ 5.0 (PC & Mac),

Adobe® Acrobat® Reader (PC & Mac)

User Guide (in PDF format)

Quick Guide

Clearing ClothScreen Protector for

LCD Screen

Pouch

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Photo Album

Charger

CD-ROM includes

ArcSoft PhotoStudio 5.5 (PC)

PhotoStudio 4.3 (Mac)

User Guide (in PDF format)

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• Attaching the Hand Strap

PDC 5355

• Charging the Batteries

A plug-in standard charger is bundled with PDC5355 for charging 2

or 4 pieces AA / AAA Ni-Cd / Ni-MH batteries. Its portable design

is convenient for travel and business trip. The charger has two kinds

of slots, the upper one for AA batteries and the lower one for AAA

batteries. After purchase and before use, charge the batteries for 14

hours and 3-11 hours for subsequent chargings. Subject to the type of

batteries. (see page 11 for details)

Charge LED for

Back Battery Slot

Charge LED for

Front Battery Slot

Battery Slot

Plug-in header

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Technical data:

Input voltage:230V AC – 50 HZ (for Europe)

110V AC - 60 HZ (for USA)

Output : 1.4 VA (max.)

Charge current:2 x (1.2V – 180mA) AA

4 x (1.2V – 85mA) AAA

Install the batteries:

1. Press the negative-polarity end of the battery down onto the spring.

2. Push the positive-polarity end of the battery down into the slot.

3. Ensure the +/- signs are strictly followed.

Removing the batteries:

1. Push the negative-polarity end of the battery towards the spring.

2. Pull the positive-polarity end of battery upwards and out of the

battery slot.

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Charging the batteries:

1. Install the batteries into the battery slots.

2. Plug the charger to the household power outlet.The batteries begin

charging and the Charge LED on the charger light up. The LED turns

off when batteries are fully charged. Unplug the charger from the

household power outlet as soon as the Charge LED turns off.

Battery Type Battery Capacity Charging Time

AAA 250mAh 2.9hrs

AAA 500mAh 5.8hrs

AAA 700mAh 8.2hrs

AA 500mAh 2.8hrs

AA 700mAh 3.9hrs

AA 1200mAh 6.7hrs

AA 1500mAh 8.4hrs

AA 1800mAh 10hrs

AA 2000mAh 11.2hrs

WARNING!

• For newly-used batteries, 2 to 3 times charging and discharging are required

to optimize the batteries’ performance. If batteries are stored for a long

period, such as over one week, always charge them before use.

• Do not short circuit batteries.

• Never charge other types of batteries, such as alkaline, rechargeable alkaline,

etc, which may cause leakage or burst, causing personal injury and damage.

• For indoors use only, do not expose the charger to rain, snow or extreme

conditions.

• Charge only Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd) or Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) batteries.

• Remove batteries from the charger when the charging is nished.

• Keep the kids away from the charger during charging batteries.

• Do not wet, incinerate or disassemble the charger and batteries.

• It is normal that the batteries become hot during charging.

• For more information about charger, you can access following address:

http://www.polaroid-digital.com

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• 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 81.

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

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

correctly.

3. Close the battery door by pressing it downwards and then sliding it

towards the camera to lock.

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• Turning the Camera On and Off and Setting the Current Date

and Time

Fully press the Power button until the

LCD screen is on. The Power LED lights

up and remains on while the camera is

powered on. Press the Power button

again to turn off the camera.

PDC 5355

The rst time the camera is turned on,

it will directly enter the interface for

setting the current date and time. Please

refer to “Setting the Current Date and

Time” on page 18 for further details.

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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.

Battery power is low.

Battery power is exhausted.

NOTE:

The Power LED will blink when battery power is low. Please replace the batteries.

• How to Navigate Menus

Menus are used to adjust capture and

play settings, as well as other camera

settings like the Date/Time and Auto

Power Off.

OK

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1. Press the

M

button to enter a menu bar

and press it again to exit.

2. Press the or button to select a menu

item.

DRIVE MODE

STILL

VIDEO

3. Press the or button to select item

contents.

4. Press the

OK

button to conrm.

SETUP

FORMAT

DATE/TIME

AUTO OFF

BEEP

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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.

Still Image Mode

Self-timer On

Digital Zoom Status

Number of remaining

pictures

White Balance

Auto*

Daylight

Cloudy

Tungsten

Fluorescent

Battery Level

Full

Adequate

Low

Exhausted

ISO Sensitivity

Auto*

ISO 100

ISO 200

ISO 400

Flash Off

Auto Flash*

Red-eye reduction

Forced On

Flash Mode

Optical and digital

zoom status bar

Capture Mode

Still Image*

Video

Quality

High*

Normal

Low

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Image Resolution

2592 X 1944*

2304 X 1728

2048 X 1536

640 X 480

SD Card Inserted

Exposure Compensation

Value

-0.3

100

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X 0.4

Focus mark

Normal mode

Macro mode

* Default Setting

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Video Mode

640 x 480

00:00:03

x1.0

640 x 480*

320 x 240

Resolution

Video Mode

Recording time

counter

White Balance for Video clips

Auto*

Daylight

Cloudy

Tungsten

Fluorescent

Recording Indicator

* Default Setting

Playback Mode

Play

Pause

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02/02/05

09:14

Locked File

Date

Time

File Type

Folder Number/File

Number

Picture

Video Clip

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• Camera Mode

The camera has two working modes, Capture

mode and Playback mode. You can switch

between them by pressing the Capture/

Playback mode button at the back of the

camera.

OK

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Capture mode

Under this mode, you can select the image and video settings according

to the shooting environment, and take pictures and video clips under

the settings you have selected. For more details, please refer to “Taking

Pictures” on page 25 and “Recording Video Clips” on page 37.

Playback mode

This mode allows the playback or deletion of pictures and video clips

from the camera. For more details, please refer to “Reviewing and

Managing Pictures and Video Clips” on page 40.

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• Drive Mode

The camera has two modes, one for taking pictures and the other for

taking video clips.

Still Image Mode

Video Mode

You may switch between these two modes according to the following

steps.

1. Set the camera to Capture mode.

2. Press the

M

button.

3. Press the or button to select

(DRIVE

MODE).

4. Press the or button to select the

desired setting.

5. Press the

OK

button.

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NOTE:

• Still Image mode is the default capture mode.

• This setting is also available in Video mode.

DRIVE MODE

STILL

VIDEO

• Setup Menu

Setup menu can be accessed in both Still Image and Video modes. Here

we take Still Image mode for an example.

1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.

2. Press the

M

button.

3. Press the or button to select

(SETUP).

SETUP

FORMAT

DATE/TIME

AUTO OFF

BEEP

4. Press the or button to select the

desired setting.

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• Setting the Current Date and Time

1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.

2. Access the Setup menu.

3. Press the or button to select

“DATE/TIME”.

4. Press the

OK

button.

SETUP

FORMAT

DATE/TIME

AUTO OFF

BEEP

Setting the date format:

5. Press the or button to select “DATE

FORMAT”.

6. Press the

OK

button.

DATE/TIME

DATE FORMAT

DATE SETUP

DATE FORMAT

DD/MM/YY

MM/DD/YY

YY/MM/DD

7. Press the or button to select the

desired setting.

8. Press the

OK

button.

Setting the date and time:

5. Press the or button to select “DATE

SETUP”.

6. Press the

OK

button.

DATE/TIME

DATE FORMAT

DATE SETUP

7. Press the or button to adjust the

value.

8. Press the or button to switch to the next

eld.

9. Press the

OK

button.

DATE SETUP

DD/MM/YY

04/12/03

12:33:55

EXIT

NOTE:

This setting is also available in Video mode.

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• Auto Power Save Settings

The camera performs the following power save operations to conserve

battery power.

1/3/5 MIN The camera is designed to switch off automatically to

save battery life after the specied period of inactivity.

OFF The power save feature is not activated.

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

1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.

2. Access the Setup menu.

3. Press the or button to select “AUTO

OFF”.

4. Press the

OK

button.

SETUP

FORMAT

DATE/TIME

AUTO OFF

BEEP

6. Press the or button to select the

desired setting.

7. Press the

OK

button.

AUTO OFF

OFF

1 MIN

3 MIN

5 MIN

NOTE:

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

conditions.

- While an auto play is undergoing.

- 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.

• This setting is also available in Video mode.

• The LCD screen automatically goes to hibernation after one minute of

inactivity. Press any button, except the Power button, to re-activate the

LCD screen.

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• Setting the Beep Sound On/Off

You can turn the beep sound on and off in Capture mode. When the beep

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

1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.

2. Access the Setup menu.

3. Press the or button to select

“BEEP”.

4. Press the

OK

button.

SETUP

FORMAT

DATE/TIME

AUTO OFF

BEEP

5. Press the or button to select the

desired setting.

6. Press the

OK

button.

BEEP

ON

OFF

NOTE:

This setting is also available in Video mode.

• Setting Frequency

In order to take a better indoor picture, the camera needs to be set to

suit the correct lighting frequency. Set the frequency to 60Hz for US

and 50Hz for Europe.

1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.

2. Access the Setup menu.

3. Press the or button to select

“FREQUENCY”.

4. Press the

OK

button.

SETUP

DATE/TIME

AUTO OFF

BEEP

FREQUENCY

5. Press the or button to select the

desired setting.

6. Press the

OK

button.

FREQUENCY

50 Hz

60 hz

NOTE:

This setting is also available in Video mode.

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