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A500 - 5.1MP Digital
Camera User Manual
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Polaroid A500 - 5.1MP Digital, A500 Camera User Manual

5.0 Megapixel Digital Camera
a500
User Manual
FCC STATEMENT
Note
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) Again.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operati on is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) Again.
This product contains electrical or electronic materials. The presence of these materials may, if not disposed of properly, have potential adverse effects on the environment and human health. Presence of this label on the product means it should not be disposed of as unsorted waste and must be collected separately. As a consumer, you are responsible for ensuring that this product is disposed of properly. To find out how to properly dispose of this product, please go to www.polaroid.com and click on "Company" or call the customer service number for your country listed in the instruction manual.
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READ THIS FIRST
Trademark Information
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Product Information
Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user's manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product.
The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from those described
in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, product and geographical preferences. Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers,
memory cards, cables, pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer will unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer specify a product definition and included accessories. for precise
The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual
design of your camera.
The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand a ll Warnings and Cautions before using this product. Warnings
If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power off and remove the batteries.
Continued use may cause an injury. Please call our friendly customer service for assistance.
If the camera has been dropped or its case has been damaged, turn the power off and remove the batteries.
Continued use may cause an injury. Please call our friendly customer service for assistance.
There is no user serviceable parts; DO NOT DISSASSEMBLE!
For repair, please call our friendly customer service for assistance.
Do not use the camera in areas near water.
Take special care during rain, snow, on the beach, or near the shore. Exposing the camera to these conditions may cause damage to it.
Do not place the camera on unstable surfaces.
This may cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing damage.
Keep the batteries out of the reach of children.
Batteries should only be replaced by an adult. Children must be supervised by an adult when they are replacing the batteries.
Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a motorcycle.
This may cause personal injury or result in traffic accident.
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Cautions
Load the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or -) of the terminals.
Loading the batteries with their polarities inverted may cause personal injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking.
Do not fire the flash close to anyones’ eyes.
This may cause damage to the person's eyesight.
Do not subject the LCD display to impact.
This may damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If the internal fluid contacts your eyes, rinse with fresh water. If the fluid contacts you clothing rinse with water and seek medical attention immediately.
A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop, strike, or use excessive force when handling the camera.
This may cause damage to the camera.
Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places.
This may cause fire or electric shock.
Do not remove the batteries immediately after a long period of continuous use.
The batteries may become warm and possibly cause an injury.
Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets.
This may cause heat to build up and deform the case. Use the camera in a well-ventilated place.
Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly, such as inside a car.
This may adversely affect the case or the parts inside.
Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.
Failure to do this may damage cords and cables.
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Using Your Batteries
Our laboratory testing has shown that our digital camera models comply with industry standard battery consumption levels (Camera & Imaging Products Association commonly known as CIPA). All digital cameras are high drain products. For the best performance and prolonged battery life, we recommend the use of high capacity batteries designed for such applications.
Here are some helpful hints to extend battery life considerably by limiting the following activities:
Reviewing the pictures on the LCD Screen Using the optical viewfinder (if your camera has one) to frame the subject when taking pictures
Excessive use of the flash Remove batteries from your camera when not in use.
WARNING!
Batteries should be replaced by an adult. 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. Please dispose of the batteries properly.
Questions?
Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com.
These instructions should be retained for future reference.
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 8 Overview 8 Package Contents 9 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
CAMERA
9 Front View
10 Rear View
11 LCD Monitor Display 13 GETTING STARTED 13 Preparation 14 Turning the Power On/Off 14 LED Indicators 15 Choosing the Language 15 Formatting the Memory Card 16 CAPTURE MODE 16 Capturing Images 1617Self-timer and Burst
Using the Flash
18 Using the Zoom Function 19 Setting the Focus 20 Setting the Scene Mode 21 Adjusting the Exposure (EV
Compensation) 22 VIDEO MODE 22 Recording Video Clips 23
Playing Back Video Clips
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24 Playing Back Still Images 25 Thumbnail Display 25 Slideshow Display 26 Protecting Images 27 Erasing Images 28
MENU OPTIONS 28 30 Video Menu 31 Playback Menu 32 Setup Menu 34 TRANSFERRING FILES TO
YOUR COMPUTER
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Downloading Your Files 35 36 37 38
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DEFAULT SETTING
SPECIFICATIONS
APPENDIX Possible Number of Shots Troubleshooting Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer
EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
PLAYBACK MODE
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Still Image Capture Menu
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INTRODUCTION
Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of your new Polaroid digital camera. Capturing high-qu ality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. Equipped with a 3.0-megapixel sensor, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 2560 x 1920 pixels.
Package Contents
Optional Accessories(not included):
Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items:
Digital Camera Software CD-ROM USB cable Quick Start Guide
SD/SDHC memory card (We recommend the use of a memory card up to 2GB and up to 16GB for SDHC. The use of a SD/SDHC memory card is required to capture video or still images.)
Accessories and components may vary by retailer.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA
Front View
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2. Shutter button
3. Power button
5. Flash
6. SD card slot
7. Taking lens
8. Focus switch
Hand strap retainer
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Normal mode
Macro mode
Busy LED
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Rear View
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LCD display
10. Left / EV± button
11. Mode button
12. LED indicator
13. Menu button
14. Up / zoom in button
15. Right / flash button
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16. Enter/Disp button
17. Down / zoom out button
18. Delete /self-timer/Burst button
19. Playback button
20. Tripod socket
21. Battery door
USB interface
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1. Camera Mode [ ]Still Image Capture. [ ]Video capture mode.
2. Flash mode [ ] Auto [ ] Always On [ ] Off
3. Battery Power Level [ ] Full [ ] Medium [ ] Low [ ] None
4. SD Card inserted
5. Focus setting [ ] Normal [ ] Macro
6. Image size resolution [5m] 2592 x 1944 [3m] 2048 x 1536 [2m] 1600 x 1200 [1.3m] 1280 x 960 [VGA ] 640 x 480
7. Image quality [ ] Fine [ ] Standard [ ] Economy
8.Sharpness [ ]Hard [ ]Normal [ ]Soft
LCD Display Icons
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13. ISO [ ]Auto [ ]100 [ ]200
14. Zoom value
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9. Metering [ ]Average [ ]Spot
White Balance [ ] Auto [ ]Daylight [ ]Cloudy [ ]Tungsten [ ]Fluorescent
11. EV
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EV increments
Number of pictures remaining on SD card
ISO
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Video mode [ ]
1. Video indicator icon
2. Recording time
3. Battery level
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5. White Balance
6. Video resolution
7. Exposure value
8. Zoom value
Playback mode [ ] Still image playback
1. Playback icon
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4. Zoom value
Playback mode [ ] Video playback
1. Playback icon
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3. Video playback indicator
available
SD Card inserted
Image # / Total Images SD Card inserted
SD Card inserted
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GETTING STARTED
Preparation
1. Open the battery door as shown in the illustration.
2. Load the batteries in the correct orientation as shown.
3. Close the battery door and make sure it is locked securely.
To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD/SDHC memory card, you can slide the write protect tab (on the side of the SD/ SDHC memory card) to “LOCK”. To save, edit, or erase data on an SD/SDHC memory card, you must unlock the card. To prevent damaging of an SD/SDHC memory card, be sure to turn off the power when inserting or removing the SD/SDHC memory card.If inserting or removing the SD/SDHC memory card with the power on, the camera will automatically turn off. Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery door.
Insert an SD/SDHC memory card (Optional).
1. You must insert a SD Card to record and store your VIDEOS and PICTURES
2. Be sure to format the memory card with this camera before its initial usage.
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