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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
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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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ISO
200
+0.3
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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+0.3
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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