FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital
devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This
equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with th e instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that i nterference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radi o or
television reception, which can be determine d by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipme nt and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet o n 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 P art 15
of the FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modification s to the equipment unless otherwise
specified in the manual. If such change s or modifications should be made, you c ould
be required to stop operation of the equip ment.
Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetis m causes data transfer to discontinue midw ay
(fail), restart the application or discon nect and connect the communication cable
(USB, etc.) again.
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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 mus t be collected
separately. As a consumer, you are responsible for ensuring
that this product is disposed of prope rly. 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
Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
SD™ is a trademark.
Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.
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 product inclusions and accessories to suit their market
requirements, customer demographics, 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 specify a unique product color, appearance, and! internal memory
capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and! included
accessories.
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 all Warnin gs 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 da maged, 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 c ause damage to it.
Do not place the camera on unstable surfaces.
This might 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 might 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 might ca use fire and
injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or
leaking.
Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.
This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight.
Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.
This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to
leak. If the internal fluid enters o r 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 us e
excessive force when handling the camera.
This might cause damage to the camera.
Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places.
This might cause fire or electric shock.
Do not remove the batteries immediately after a lon g period of
continuous use.
The batteries may become warm and possibly cau se an injury.
Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets.
This might cause heat to build up and deform the case. Use the c amera in a
well-ventilated place.
Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise
significantly, such as inside a car.
This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside.
Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.
Failure to do this might damage cords and cabl es.
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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 th e 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.
These instructions should be retained for future reference.
Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon:
Or visit www.polaroid.com.
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Questions?
Contents
8 INTRODUCTION
8Overview
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 or
Internal Memory
16 CAPTURE MODE
16 Capturing Images
16 Using the Zoom Function
17 Setting Focus
18 Setting the Scene Mode
19 Adjusting the Exposure (EV
Compensation)
20 VIDEO MODE
20 Recording Video Clips
21 Playing Back Video Clips
22 PLAYBACK MODE
22 Playing Back Still Images
23 Thumbnail Display
23 Slideshow Display
24 Protecting Images
25 Erasing Images
26 MENU OPTIONS
26 Capture Menu
28 Video Menu
29 Playback Menu
30 Setup Menu
32 TRANSFERRING FILES TO
YOUR COMPUTER
32 Downloading Your Files
33 EDITING SOFTWARE
INSTALLATION
34 USING THE CAMERA AS A PC
CAMERA
34 Install the PC camera driver
35 SPECIFICATIONS
36 APPENDIX
36 Possible Number of Shots
37 Troubleshooting
38 Connecting to a PictBridge
Compliant Printer
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INTRODUCTION
Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of your new Polaroid digital camera.
Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart
camera. Equipped with a 5.0-megapixel sensor, this camera is capable of capturing
images with a resolution of up to 2560 x 1920 pixels.
Package Contents
Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items:
Common Product Components:
Digital Camera
User’s manual
Software CD-ROM
USB cable
Camera strap
Camera pouch
2 x AAA size batteries
Common (Optional) Accessories:
SD/SDHC memory card (We recommend the use of a Polaroid memory card up to
4 GB.)
Accessories and components may vary by retailer.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA
Front View
1
2
3
1. Shutter button
2. Power button
3. Flash
4. Focus switch
Normal mode
Macro mode
5. Lens
6. Beeper
7. USB connector
8. Self-timer LED
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5
6
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Rear View
9
1. LCD monitor
2. Status LED
3. OK OK button
Digtal Zoom button
4. Strap holder
5. 4-way control button
Up button
S
MENU Menu button
X
Right button
Flash button
Down button
T
MODE Mode button
Left button
W
6. Playback button
Self-timer button
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
7
7. Battery door
8. SD/SDHC memory card slot
9. Tripod socket
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LCD Monitor Display
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1. Mode indicator
[ ] Auto Mode
[ ] Sport Mode
[ ] Night Mode
[] Portrait Mode
[ ] Landscape Mode
[ ] Backlight Mode
2. Flash mode
[ ] Auto Flash
[] Always On
[ ] Flash Off
3. Battery Power Level
[ ] Full battery power
[ ] Medium battery power
[ ] Low battery power
[ ] No battery power
4. Storage media
[ ] Internal memory (no card)
[ ] SD/SDHC memory card
5. Image size resolution
[
10m]3648 x 2736 (FW interpolation)
8m]3264 x 2448 (FW interpolation)
[
[
5m]2560 x 1920
3m]2048 x 1536
[
[
1.3m]1280 x 960
VGA
]!640 x 480
[
6. Image quality
[
] Fine
[ ] Standard
[ ] Economy
7. Available number of shots
8. Main focus area
9. Self-timer icon
[
10s
] 10 sec.
[
2s
] 2 sec.
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ISO
ISO
10
200
200
10. ISO
[] Auto
[] 100
[] 200
[]
11.
12. Metering
[ ] Average
[] Spot
13. White Balance
[
Blank
[ ] Daylight
[ ] Cloudy
[ ] Tungsten
[ ] Fluorescent
14. Focus setting
[
Blank
[] Macro
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Exposure compensation
] Auto
] Normal
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Video mode [S]
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1. Video indicator icon
2. Available recording time
3. Main focus area
4. Battery level
5. Storage media
6. Video resolution
7. Exposure compensation
8. White Balance
9. Focus setting
Playback mode
Still image playback
1. Playback indicator
2. Battery level
3. Storage media
4. File number
5. Folder number
6. Protect icon
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VGA
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Playback mode
1. Playback indicator
2. Mode icon
3. Total recorded time
4. Battery level
5. Storage media
6. Video resolution
7. File number
8. Folder number
9. Playback indicator
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Video playback
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GETTING STARTED
Preparation
1. Attach the camera strap.
2. Open the battery door.
3. Load the batteries with correct orientation as shown.
4. Close the batter y door and make sure it is locked
securely.
5. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card (Optional).
The camera has 16MB internal memory (13.5MB
available for image storage), but you can lo ad an
SD/SDHC memory card (SDHC memory card up to
4GB) to expand the camera’s memory capacity.
Be sure to format the memory card with this
camera before its initial usage.
To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an
SDHC memory card
SD/SDHC
the
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.
, you can slide the write protect tab (on the side of
memory card) to “LOCK”.
/
SD/
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Turning the Power On/Off
Press the POWER button until the digital
still camera turns on.
To turn the power off, press the POWER
button again.
To save battery life, the power is turned off automatically when the camera has not been
operated for a fixed period of time. To resume the operation condition, turn the power on again.
Refer to section in this manual titled “Auto Off” in the Setup Menu for further details.
LED Indicators
Indicators State Description/Activity
LED indicator Solid green The digital camera is powering up.
LED indicator Solid green The digital camera is ready to record
LED indicator Blinking green Reading/Writing files.
LED indicator Blinking green Charging the flash.
Self-timer indicator Blinking red The self-timer function is activa ted.
images (or movies).
Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon:
Or visit www.polaroid.com.
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Questions?
Choosing the Language
Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor.
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Select [Setup] menu with the f button.
3. Select [Language] with the c / d buttons, and
press the OK button.
The Language setting screen will be
displayed.
4. Select the display ed language with the c / d
buttons, and press the OK button.
The setting will be stored.
To exit from any menu selection, press the W button.
HZ
Format
Beep
Language
Auto Off
Sys. Reset
Light Freq.
Setup
Next Menu
On
English
3 Min.
Next Menu
50Hz
Formatting the Memory Card or Internal Memory
This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored images
and data.
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Select [Setup] menu with the f button.
3. Select [Format] with the c / d buttons, and
press the OK button.
4. Select [Execute] with the c / d buttons, and
press the OK button.
To cancel formatting, select [Cancel] and
press the OK button.
HZ
Format
Beep
Language
Auto Off
Sys. Reset
Light Freq.
Format
Setup
Next Menu
On
English
3 Min.
Next Menu
60Hz
Cancel
Execute
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CAPTURE MODE
Capturing Images
Your camera is equipped with a 2.48" full color LTPS-TFT LCD monitor to help you
compose images, playback recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings.
1. Press the Power button to turn the power on.
The status LED lights green and the camera is
initiated.
2. Compose the image on th e LCD monitor so that
the main subject is within the focus frame.
Pressing the OK / button zooms in on the
subject, and enlarges the subject on the LCD
monitor.
3. Press the shutter button to capture the image.
Using the Flash
The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions permit the use
of flash. The camera has 3 flash modes: Flash Off, Auto Flash, and Always On. You
can take an image using a desired flash mode to suit your circumstances. The flash’s
effective range is 0.9m (35.4”) ~ 1.5m (59.1”) (in Normal mode). The flash function is
disabled if the camera is set to Macro mode.
1. Press the Power button to turn the power on.
2. Toggle until your desired flash mode appears on the
LCD monitor.
3. Compose your scene and press the shutter button to
capture the image.
The table below will help you to choose the appropriate
flash mode:
Flash mode Description
Flash Off Use this mode in the environment that the flas h use is prohibited
Auto Flash The flash fires automatically according to suit the photographic
Always On The flash will always fire regardless of the surrounding brightness.
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or under the situation that the distance to the subject is too far
away for the flash to have any effect.
conditions.
Select this mode for recording images with high contrast
(backlighting) and deep shadows.
Using the Zoom Function
This camera is equipped with 4x digital zoom. You can enlarge the subjects by pressing the OK / button. A useful feature as it is, however, the more the image is magnified, the grainer the image may become.
To capture a zoomed image, perform the following steps:
1. Press the Power button to turn the power on.
2. To activate the digital zoom, press the OK /
button.
The status of digital magnification is
displayed on the LCD monitor.
3. Compose your scene and press the shutter
button to capture the image.
The digital magnification ranges from 1.0x to 4.0x.
As you record video clips, the zoom function cannot be activated.
Image color noise (grain) may occur in the recorded image when using the digital zoom feature.
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Setting Focus
Images can be captured by sliding the focus switch to set the focus modes: [ ]
macro or [ ] normal mode. The focus range of marco mod e is 0.6m (23.6”) ~
1.45m (57.1”); normal mode is 1.45m (57.1”) ~ Infinity.
1. Press the Power button to turn the power on.
2. Slide the focus switch to your desired focus
mode.
3. Compose your scene and press the shutter
button.
The table below will help you choose the appropriate focus mode:
Focus mode Description
Normal This mode is suitable for scenery and portrait shooting.
Macro Select macro to capture close-up images. When the lens is
If the camera is set to Macro mode, the flash function is disabled.
zoomed to its widest position you may focus objects as close as
0.6 m (23.6”).
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Setting the Scene Mode
You can select the scene mode according to image your wish to capture. There are 6
available modes in this scene mode.
[ ] Auto: Select this mode for most picture taking situations.
[ ] Sport: Select this mode when you want to photograph fast-moving
[ ] Night: Select this mode when you want to capture dark scenes such as
[ ] Portrait: Select this mode when you want to capture an image that makes
[ ] Landscape: Select this mode to capture an image with infinity focus, hard
[ ] Backlight: Selec t this mode when you want to capture images as the
subjects.
night views.
the person stand out against a defocused (blur red) background.
sharpness and high saturation.
light comes from behind the object.
1. Press the MENU button.
The [Capture] menu is displayed.
2. Select [Scene Mode] with the S / T buttons,
then press the OK button.
3. Select the desired scene mode with the S / T
buttons, then press the OK button.
4. To exit from the menu, press the W button.
Capture
5M
Size
Quality
Fine
Scene Mode
Auto
+0.0
EV
Metering
Average
W. Balance
Auto
Ex.: In Camera Mode
Scene Mode
Auto
Sport
Night
Portrait
Landscape
Backlight
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Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation)
You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the digital camera. Use this
mode when the proper exposure cannot be obtained, f or example, when the contrast
(different between light and dark) between the subject and the background is
extremely large. The EV compensation value can be set in the range from -2.0EV to
+2.0EV.
1. Press the MENU button.
The [Capture] or [Video] menu is
displayed.
2. Select [EV] with the S / T buttons, then press
the OK button.
3. Use S or T to set the range of EV
compensation value from -2.0EV to +2.0EV,
then press the OK button.
4. To exit from the menu, press the W button.
Size
Quality
Scene Mode
EV
Metering
W. Balance
EV
+0.0
Capture
5M
Fine
Auto
+0.0
Average
Auto
Effective Subjects and Set Values
+(positive) compensation -(negative) compensation
* Printed matter with black
text on whitish paper.
* Backlighting.
* Bright scenes or strong
reflected light such as ski
slopes.
* When the sky accounts for
a large area on the screen.
* People illuminated by a
spotlight, in particular,
against dark background.
* Printed matter with white
text on blackish paper.
* Weak reflecting bodies such
as evergreen trees or
darkish leaves
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Backlight correction
(+0.3 EV, fixed)
* When the background is
bright and the subject is
dark.
* When subjects (people)
have a light source such
as the sun to their backs.
VIDEO MODE
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Recording Video Clips
This mode allows you to record vide o clips at a resolution of VGA (640 x 480) / QVGA
(320 x 240) pixels.
1. Press the MODE button to set the camera
mode to [ ].
2. Compose the image.
3. Press the shutter button.
The recording of the video clip will start.
Pressing the shutter button one more time
will end the recording of the video clip.
The recording time depends on the
storage size and the subject of the
image to be recorded.
When recording a video clip, the flash cannot be used.
If the write speed of your SD/SDHC memory card is not fast enough for recording video clips in
the!currently selected size, the video recording will stop. In this case, select a video size lower
than the current one.
The maximum recordable time for one continuous video clip is 00:59:59.
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VGA
Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon:
Or visit www.polaroid.com.
Questions?
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Playing Back Video Clips
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You can play back recorded video clips on the camera.
1. Press the [ ] button.
The last image appears on the screen.
2. Select the desired video clip with the e / f
buttons.
3. Press the OK button.
A press of the f / e buttons during
playback allows fast forward play / fast
reverse play.
To stop video playback, press the d
button.
This stops playback and returns to the
start of the video clip.
To pause video playback, press the OK button.
This pauses video playback.
To cancel pause, press the OK button again.
Video clips cannot be displayed rotated or enlarged.
This camera does not have a built-in speaker and microphone. Audio function is not available.
To play the video clip back on your computer, you may use either Windows Media Player or
Apple “QuickTime Player”.
QuickTime basic player is available free of charge, compatible with Mac and Windows-computers
and can be downloaded from the App le web site at www.apple.com. For help using QuickTime
Player usage, please refer to the QuickTime on-line help for more information.
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PLAYBACK MODE
Playing Back Still Images
You can play back the still images on the LCD monitor.
1. Press the [ ] button.
The last image appears on the screen.
2. The images can be displayed in reverse or
forward sequence with the e / f buttons.
To view the previous image, press the e
button.
To view the next image, press the f button.
3. Press the OK / button to adjust the zoom
ratio. The magnification factor is displayed on
the LCD monitor.
4. To view different portion of the images,press the
c / d / e / f button to adjust the display area.
An [ ] icon is displayed with the video data.
The magnification factors range from 1x to 4x (within 4 stages: 1.0x, 2.0x, 3.0x, and 4.0x).
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2.0X
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Thumbnail Display
This function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so you may search for a particular image.
1. Press the [ ] button.
The last recorded image appears on the
LCD monitor.
2. Press the MENU button.
The playback menu is displayed.
3. Select [Thumbnail] with the c / d buttons,
then press the OK button.
Nine thumbnail images are displayed
simultaneously.
For recorded video clips, the [ ] video mode icon will be displayed.
4. Use the c / d / e / f button to move the cursor to select the image to be
displayed at regular size.
5. Press the OK button t o display the selected image on full screen.
Slideshow Display
The slideshow function enables you to play back your still images automatically in
order one image at a time.
1. Press the [ ]!button.
2. Press the MENU button.
The playback menu is displayed.
3. Select [Slide Show] with the c / d buttons,
then press the OK button.
4. Select the desired interval time with the c / d
buttons, and press the OK button.
The slideshow starts.
5. To stop the slide show during playback, press
the OK button.
The image is displayed on screen when you press the OK button.
The Auto Off function does not operate during slide show.
All still images in the folder are automatically played back.
Video files are displayed first frame image, and they are not played back.
Delete
Copy to Card
Slide Show
Protect
Thumbnail
Play
Next Menu
Next Menu
3 sec.
5 sec.
10 sec.
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Protecting Images
Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake.
1. Press the [ ]!button.
2. Select the image that you want to protect with
the e / f buttons.
3. Press the MENU button.
4. Select [Protect] with the c / d buttons, and
press the OK button.
5. Select [Single] or [All] with the c / d buttons,
and press the OK button.
[Single]: Protects the selected image or the
last image.
[All]: Protects all of the images.
6. Select [Lock] with the c / d buttons, and press
the OK button.
Protection is applied to the image and the
camera returns to the previous menu mode.
The protect icon
protected images.
When [All] has been selected, [y] is
displayed with all the images.
[y] is displayed with
Canceling the Protection
To cancel protection for only one image, display
the image on which you want to remove the image
protection.
1. Select [Protect] with the c / d buttons from the
playback menu, and press the OK button.
2. Select [Single] or [All] with the c / d buttons, and press the OK button.
3. Select [Unlock] with the c / d buttons, and press the OK button.
The removal of image protection is executed and the camera returns to the
previous menu mode.
Formatting an SD/SDHC memory card or internal memory overrides protection, and erases all
images regardless of their protected status.
Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon:
Or visit www.polaroid.com.
Questions?
Delete
Copy to Card
Slide Show
Protect
Thumbnail
Protect
Protect
Single
Single
All
Lock
Unlock
Play
Next Menu
Next Menu
3 sec.
Next Menu
Next Menu
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Erasing Images
Erasing single image / Erasing all images
1. Press the [ ]!button.
The last image will be displayed on the
screen.
2. Select the image you want to erase with the e
/ f buttons.
3. Press the MENU button.
4. Select [Delete] with the c / d buttons and
press the OK button.
5. Select [Single] or [All] with the c / d buttons,
and press the OK button.
[Single]: Erases the selected image or the
last image.
[All]: Erases all of the images exce pt for
the protected images.
6. Select [Execute] with the c / d buttons, and
press the OK button.
To not erase, select [Cancel], and press
the OK button.
Deleting an image will not affect sequential image numbering. For example, if you delete image
number 240, the next captured image will be numbered 241 even though 240 no longer exists.
In other words, an image-number is retired when an image is deleted and will not be reused or
reassigned to another subsequently captured image.
Delete
Copy to Card
Slide Show
Protect
Thumbnail
Delete
Single
All
Delete
Delete This File?
Cancel
Execute
Play
Next Menu
Next Menu
3 sec.
Next Menu
Next Menu
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MENU OPTIONS
Capture Menu
This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images.
ISO
Color
Saturation
Sharpness
Capture
Auto
Standard
High
Hard
Capture
5M
Size
Quality
Fine
Scene Mode
Auto
+0.0
EV
Metering
Average
W. Balance
Auto
1. Press the MODE button to set the camera mode to Camera.
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Select the desired option item with the c / d buttons, and press the OK button to
enter its respective menu.
4. Select the desired setting with the c / d buttons, and press the OK button.
5. To exit from the menu, press the e button.
Size
This sets the size of the image that will be captured.
m
] 10M (3648 x 2736 pixels) (FW interpolation)
* [10
m
] 8M (3264 x 2448 pixels) (FW interpolation)
* [8
* [5
m
] 5M (2560 x 1920 pixels)
m
] 3M (2048 x 1536 pixels)
* [3
3
m
] 1.3M (1280 x 960 pixels)
* [1.
* [VGA] !VGA (640 x 480 pixels)
Quality
This sets the quality (compression) at which the image is captured.
* [ ] Fine
* [ ] Standard
* [ ] Economy
Scene Mode
Refer to section in this manual titled “Setting the Scene Mode” for further details.
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EV
Refer to section in this manual titled “Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation)” for
further details.
Metering
This sets the metering method for calculating the exposure.
* [ o ] Average: The entire area of the screen is measured, and the exposure is
calculated.
* [ q ] Spot: A very small portion of the center of the screen is meas ured, and the
exposure is calculated.
White Balance
This sets the white balance for a variety of light ing conditions and permits images to
be captured that approach the conditions th at are seen by the human eye.
* [ Blank ] Auto
* [ ] Daylight
* [ ] Cloudy
* [ ] Tungsten
* [ ] Fluorescent
ISO
This sets the sensitivity for capturing images. When the sensitivity is raised (and the
ISO figure is increased), photography will become possible even in dark locations, but
the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear.
* Auto / 100 / 200
Color
This sets the color of the image that will be captured.
* Standard / Vivid / Sepia / B&W
Saturation
This sets the saturation of the image that will be captured.
* High / Normal / Low
Sharpness
This sets the sharpness of the image that will be ca ptured.
* Hard / Normal / Soft
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Video Menu
This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips.
Video
VGA
Size
EV
+0.0
W. Balance
Auto
1. Press the MODE button to set the camera mode to [ w ].
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Select the desired option item with the c / d buttons, and press the OK button to
enter its respective menu.
4. Select the desired setting with the c / d buttons, and press the OK button.
5. To exit from the menu, press the e button.
Size
This sets the size of the video clip that will be cap tured.
* [VGA] 640 x 480
* [QVGA] 320 x 240
EV
Refer to section in this manual titled “Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation)” for
further details.
White Balance
Refer to section in this manual titled “White Balance” in Capture Menu for further
details.
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Playback Menu
In the [ ] mode, choose which settings are to be us ed for playback.
Play
Next Menu
Delete
Copy to Card
Next Menu
Slide Show
3 sec.
Protect
Next Menu
Thumbnail
Next Menu
1. Press the [ ]!button.
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Select the desired option item with the c / d buttons, and press the OK button to
enter its respective menu.
4. Select the desired setting with the c / d buttons, and press the OK button.
5. To exit from the menu, press the e button.
Delete
Refer to section in this manual titled “Erasing Images” for further details.
Copy to Card
Allows you to copy your files from the camera’s internal memory to an SD/SDHC
memory card. Of course, you can only do this if you have a memory card installed and
some files in internal memory.
* Cancel / Execute
Slide Show
Refer to section in this manual titled “Slideshow Display” for further details.
Protect
Refer to section in this manual titled “Protecting Images” for further details.
Thumbnail
Refer to section in this manual titled “Thumbnail Display” for further details.
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Setup Menu
Set your camera’s operating environment.
Light Freq.
HZ
Format
Beep
Language
Auto Off
Sys. Reset
Setup
Next Menu
On
English
3 Min.
Next Menu
60Hz
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Select the [Setup^ menu with the
3. Select the desired option item with the c / d buttons, and press the OK button to
enter its respective menu.
4. Select the desired setting with the c / d buttons, and press the OK button.
5. To exit from the menu, press the e button.
f
button.
Format
Refer to section in this manual titled “Formatting the Memory Card or Internal Memory” for further details.
Beep
This sets whether or not to mute the camera sound each time you press the camera's
buttons.
* On / Off
Language
Refer to section in this manual titled “Choosing the Language” for further details.
Auto Off
If no operation is performed for a specific period of time, the power to the camera is
automatically turned off. This feature is useful for reducing battery consumption.
* 1 Min. / 3 Min. / 5 Min. /Off
Questions?
Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon:
Or visit www.polaroid.com.
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System Reset
This returns all basic settings to the camera’s default settings.
* Cancel / Execute
Light Freq.
The function allows to change the light frequency of environment to 60Hz or 50Hz.
* [60Hz]: the light frequency of environment is 60Hz like the US.
* [50Hz]: the light frequency of environment is 50Hz like the UK.
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TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR
COMPUTER
System Requirement
Windows Macintosh
Pentium 166 MHz or higher
Windows 2000/XP/Vista
128MB RAM
128MB hard disk space
CD-ROM drive
Available USB port
Downloading Your Files
1. Connect one end of the USB cable to an
available USB port on your computer.
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the
USB terminal on the camera.
3. Select [PC] using the c / d buttons, and press
the OK button.
4. From the Windows desktop, double click on
“My Computer”.
5. Look for a new “removable disk” icon.
This “removable disk” is actually the memory (or memory card) in your camera.
Typically, the camera will be assigned drive letter “e” or higher.
6. Double click on the removable disk and locate the DCIM folder.
7. Double click on the DCIM folder to open it to find more folders.
Your recorded images and video clips will be inside these folders.
8. Copy & Paste or Drag-N-Drop image and video files to a folder on your computer.
PowerPC G3/G4/G5
OS 9.0 or later
128MB RAM
128MB hard disk space
CD-ROM drive
Available USB port
Mac users: Double-click the “untitled” or “unlabeled” disk drive icon on your desktop.
iPhoto may automatically launch.
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EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
MediaOne Gallery SE - makes it the easiest way to manage and share your digital life
with family & friends. The intuitive thumbnail library automatically organizes, updates
and sorts files for the most natural way to browse your multimedia collection.
To install software:
1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the camera into your CD-ROM drive.
The welcome screen appears.
2. Click the respective software name.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
For more information about the operation of the software, refer to its respective help documentation.
For Windows 2000/XP/Vista users, please make sure to install and use the software in
“Administrator” mode.
The software is not supported on the Mac.
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USING THE CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA
Your camera can act as a PC camera, which allows you to videoconference with business associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family. To use the
camera for videoconferencing, your computer system must include the items as
below:
Microphone
Sound card
Speakers or headphones
Network or Internet connection
Install the PC camera driver
The PC-camera driver included in the CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows. The PC
camera function is not supported for Mac platform s.
1. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
3. After the driver installation is completed, restart your computer.
Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon:
Or visit www.polaroid.com.
Questions?
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SPECIFICATIONS
Item Description
Image sensor 1/2.5” CMOS sensor
Effective pixels 5.0 Mega pixels
Image resolution Still image
Recording media 16MB internal memory (13.5MB available for image storage)
File format Image format: JPEG; video format: Motion JPEG
Lens F-no.: f 3.0
Focus range Macro: 0.6m (23.6”) ~ 1.45m (57.1”)
Shutter speed 1 - 1/1000 sec.
LCD monitor 2.48” full color LTPS-TFT LCD (153.6K pixels)
Self-timer 10 sec delay, 2 sec delay
Exposure
compensation
White balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent
ISO Auto, 100, 200
Interface USB connector
Power 2 x AAA size batteries (Alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries)
Dimensions Approx. 90 x 55 x 18 mm (without protruding parts)
Weight Approx. 82g (without batteries and memory card)
* Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
10M: 3648 x 2736 (FW interpolation),
8M: 3264 x 2448 (FW interpolation),
5M: 2560 x 1920, 3M: 2048 x 1536,
1.3M: 1280 x 960, VGA: 640 x 480
Video clip
VGA: 640 x 480 (24 fps), QVGA: 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Supports SD/SDHC memory card (up to 4GB) (optional)
Focus Length: 6.47 mm (equivalent to 39mm on a 35mm
camera)
Normal: 1.45m (57.1”) ~ infinity
-2.0EV~ +2.0EV (in 0.3EV increments)
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APPENDIX
Possible Number of Shots
Possible number of shots (still image)
The table shows the approximate sho ts that you can capture at each setti ng based on the capacity of the
internal memory and the SD/SDHC memory card.
Fine
Standard
Economy
Fine
Standard
Economy
Fine
Standard
Economy
Fine
Standard
Economy
Fine
Standard
Economy
Fine
Standard
Economy
Internal
Memory
64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB
3 21 43 88 178 333 667 1336
5 35 72 145 293 547 1097 2196
9 55 112 227 456 852 1707 3416
3 23 48 98 198 370 741 1485
6 39 80 162 326 608 1219 2440
10 61 125 252 507 947 1897 3796
4 28 57 117 235 440 883 1767
8 46 95 193 388 724 1451 2904
13 73 149 301 604 1128 2258 4518
7 44 91 183 369 689 1380 2762
13 73 150 302 607 1133 2268 4539
21 115 234 471 945 1763 3529 7061
21 115 234 472 946 1766 3535 7073
35 190 386 776 1556
55 297 601 1207 2421
88 466 941 1891 3790
145 766 1547 3107 6228
226 1193 2407 4834 9689
Size Quality
10
m
3648 x 2736
(FW
interpolation)
8
m
3264 x 2448
(FW
interpolation)
5
m
2560 x 1920
3
m
2048 x 1536
1.3
m
1280 x 960
VGA
640 x 480
Possible recording time / sec (video clip)
Internal
Size
Memory
64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB
VGA
640 x 480
QVGA
320 x 240
The above data shows the standard testing results. The actual capacity varies according to the
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shooting conditions and settings.
The maximum recordable time for one continuous video clip is 00:59:59.
SD/SDHC memory card capacity
SD/SDHC memory card capacity
SDHC
2902
5808 11621
4515
9036 18078
7068
14144 28297
11612
23238 46489
18064 36148 72317
4GB
SDHC
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4GB
Troubleshooting
Refer to the symptoms and solutions listed below before sending the camera for
repairs. If the problem persists, contact Polaroid customer service.
Symptom Cause
The power does not
come on.
The batteries or camera feels warm.
The start-up screen
blinks after powering
up.
The recorded video
clips do not have
sound.
Even if I press the
shutter button, the
camera does not
take a picture.
The camera cannot
focus.
Files cannot be
deleted.
Cannot download
images.
The batteries are not loaded. Load the batteries correctly.
The batteries are exhausted. Replace with a new set of
Long period of continuous use
of the camera or the flash.
The rechargable batteries have
reached the end of their useful
life.
This camera does not have a
built-in microphone. Audio
function is not available.
The shutter button is not
pressed all the way down.
The internal memory or
memory card does not have
any free capacity.
The flash is charging. Wait until the status LED turns
The memory card is
write-protected.
The lens is dirty. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth
The distance to the subject is
smaller than the effective range.
The file is protected. Cancel protection.
The memory card is
write-protected.
The free space on the hard disk
in your computer may be
insufficient.
Solutions / Corrective
Actions
batteries.
Please use only Alkaline or Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries.
Replace with a new set of
rechargable batteries.
Press the shutter button all the
way down.
Insert a new memory card, or
delete files.
green.
Remove the write-protection.
or lens paper.
Get your subject within the effective focus range.
Remove the write-protection.
Check whether the hard disk has a
space for running Windows, and if
the drive for loading image files has
a capacity at least that of the
memory card inserted in the
camera.
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Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer
Set: OK
Set: OK
Set: OK
Read this section if the model you purchased is included with the PictBridge functions.
If a printer that supports PictBridge is available, images can be printed by connecting the
digital still camera directly to the PictBridge-compatible printer without using a computer.
Connecting the camera to the printer
1. Connect one end of the USB cable to your
camera.
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the
USB port on the printer.
3. Select [Printer] with the c / d buttons, and
press the OK button.
Printing images
When the camera is properly connected to a PictBridge compliant printer and set to [Printer], the
PictBridge menu is displayed on the monitor.
1. Select the item you want to configure with the
c / d buttons, and press the OK button.
[Images]:! Select whether you want to print
specific image or all images. You may also
select printing number for specific image.
[Size]:! Select the desired paper size
according to the printer type.
[Layout]:! Select the desired printing layout
according to the printer type.
[Print]:! After all settings are configured,
select this item to start printing.
2. If you select [Images] in the previous step, the
figure shown on the right hand side will appear.
Select [Select], [All] with the c / d buttons, and
press the OK button.
[Select]: Select to print one specific image.
[All]: Select to print all images.
USB
PC
Printer
PC Cam
PictBridge
Images
Size
Layout
Print
Images
Select
All
Next Menu
Next Menu
Default
Default
Next Menu
Next Menu
Set: OK
Set: OK
Set: OK
Set: OK
Set: OK
Set: OK
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3. If you select [Select] in the previous step, the
Set: OK
Set: OK
figure shown on the right hand side will appear.
Select the image that you want to print with
the e / f buttons.
Select the [Print Num] (up to 99) with the
c / d buttons.
After selecting the desired image and printing
number, press the
OK
button to confirm.
Select
Print Num
00
100-0001
Set: OK
Set: OK
4. Select [Print] with the c / d buttons, and
press the OK button to start printing.
5. The printing starts and the figure shown on the
right hand side appears.
The [COMPLETE] will be displayed
temporarily, reminding you that the printing
procedure is finished.
If a print error is detected, the [PRINT
ERROR] will be displayed.
The image printing may be failed if the power to the camera is cut off.
For service, support and warranty information visit www.polaroid.com.
"Polaroid" and “Polaroid and Pixel” are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation, Waltham, MA,
USA.
PictBridge
Images
Size
Layout
Print
PictBridge
PRINTING...
Next Menu
Default
Default
Set: OK
Set: OK
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