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DIGITAL QUALITY, POLAROID SIMPLICITY™ www.polaroid.com
User Guide
a550 5.0 Megapixel Digital Camera
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Product Overview
1. Shutter button
2. Flash
3. Power button
4. Self-timer LED
5. Speaker
6. Lens
7. Microphone
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8. Flash / Up button
9. Zoom out/ Thumbnail button
10. LCD Screen
11. Mode button
12. Scene Mode / Left button
13. Erase / Down button
14. Menu button
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15. Zoom in button
16. Flash LED
17. Power LED
18. Wrist strap holder
19. Self-timer / Right button
20. LCD screen on / off button 21 OK button
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22. Tripod mount
23. USB port
24. Battery / SD card door
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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started ................................................................................. 7
• Camera Package Contents ............................................................... 8
• Attaching the Wrist Strap ................................................................ 9
• Installing and Removing the Battery .................................................. 9
• Using Your Battery ........................................................................10
• Checking the Battery Level .............................................................10
• Turning the Camera On and Off ......................................................11
2 Camera Setting ................................................................................12
• Checking Camera Status ................................................................12
• Camera Modes ..............................................................................15
• How to Navigate Menus .................................................................15
• Setup Menu ..................................................................................16
• Setting the Current Date and Time ..................................................18
• Setting Auto Power Off .................................................................19
• Setting the Beep Sound On / Off .....................................................20
• Selecting the Frequency ................................................................20
• Setting the Display Language ..........................................................21
• Setting the Date Stamp On / Off .....................................................21
• Restoring Default Setting Settings ...................................................22
• Switching the Information Display and LCD Screen On and Off ...........23
3 Taking Pictures ................................................................................25
• Taking Pictures in Normal Mode ......................................................25
• Setting Flash Mode .......................................................................26
• Setting the Image Size and Quality ..................................................28
• Setting Exposure Compensation for Pictures .....................................31
• Setting White Balance for Pictures ...................................................32
• Taking Pictures in Different Scene Shooting Modes... ........................33
• Setting Self-timer ..........................................................................34
• Zoom Feature ...............................................................................35
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4 Recording Video Clips .......................................................................36
• Recording Video Clips ...................................................................36
• Setting Video Image Size ...............................................................37
• Setting White Balance for Video Clips ..............................................38
5 Managing Pictures and Video Clips ....................................................39
• Reviewing Pictures ........................................................................39
• Playing the Video Clip ....................................................................40
• Protecting or Unprotecting the Selected Picture or Video Clip..............40
• Runing a Slide Show... ...................................................................41
• Deleting Picture(s) and Video Clip(s) ................................................44
6 Print Setting ....................................................................................45
• About PictBridge ...........................................................................45
• About DPOF .................................................................................53
7 Using Memory .................................................................................55
• Using memory ..............................................................................55
• Formatting Memory .......................................................................58
• Copying Pictures, Video Clips to Memory Card ................................59
8 Installing the Software Onto a Computer .............................................60
• Installing the Software ..................................................................60
• Software Included with Your Camera ...............................................62
• Computer System Requirements .....................................................63
• PhotoImpression® 5 Hot Plug Function (PC Only) ...............................64
9 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer .............................66
• Before Transferring File................................... ...............................66
• Connecting to Your Computer ........................................................66
• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips ...............................................67
10 Troubleshooting Problems ................................................................68
• Troubleshooting ............................................................................68
11 Getting Help ..................................................................................72
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• Polaroid Online Service ..................................................................72
• ArcSoft Software Help ...................................................................72
12 Appendix .......................................................................................73
• Technical Specifications .................................................................73
• Capacity of SD Card ......................................................................75
• Uninstalling Polaroid Digital driver (PC Only) .....................................78
• Camera Default Settings ................................................................79
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance ....................................................80
• Regulatory Information ...................................................................81
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1 Getting Started
Incorporated with Polaroid’s sophisticated technology, your camera has these features, which offers a powerful range of high-end, easy-to-use functions in an exquisitely compact camera. It will allow you to capture that special occasion with life-like clarity and beautiful color renditions.
Your camera has these features:
• A glass lens system for well exposed sharp pictures from 3.3 feet (100 cm) to infinity. Your camera has 4X digital zoom modes
• Built-in flash with four modes (
Auto, Red-eye reduction, Off and Flash
Always on)
• Adjust your picture’s resolution for printing or emailing
• White balance, exposure compensation to suit lighting conditions
• Experience PictBridge capability to plug-and-print your images
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• Camera Package Contents
First Class Postage Required
Post Ofce will
not deliver
without proper
postage
Digital Imaging Products 201 Burlington Road Bedford, MA 01730-1434
The CD-ROM includes
Polaroid Digital Camera driver (PC)
Arcsoft PhotoImpression® 5 (PC & Mac)
ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® 5 (PC)
/ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® 4 (Mac)
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™ (PC & Mac)
User Guide (in PDF format)
Skin
Quick Start Guide
USB Cable
Wrist Strap
3 X AAA Battery
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Warranty Card
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• Attaching the Wrist Strap
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• Installing and Removing the Battery
1. Open the camera battery door by pushing it outwards as illustrated.
2. Insert the battery as shown.
3. Close the battery door by pressing it downwards then slide it back to lock.
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4. To remove the battery, slide the battery lock in the direction of the arrow and the battery will eject out of the battery slot.
5. Pull the battery with your finger in the direction of the arrow.
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• Using Your Battery
Limit the following activities that reduces battery life:
• Reviewing your pictures on the LCD screen.
• Excessive use of the flash.
WARNINGS!
• Battery should be replaced by an adult.
• Insert the battery with the correct polarity.
• Remove exhausted battery from the camera immediately.
• Do not short the supply terminals.
•
Please dispose the battery properly.
• Remove battery from the camera when not in use.
• Batteries life varies depends on the camera usage.
These instructions should be retained for future reference.
• Checking the Battery Level
Check the battery power level that appears on the LCD screen before shooting.
Battery power is full.
Battery has adequate power.
Battery power is low.
Batter power is empty.
Batter power is exhausted
NOTE:
• When battery power is exhausted, the icon appears on the LCD screen and the camera will turn off automatically. Please replace the batteries immediately.
• We recommend user to use Ni-mh rechargeable battery for better battery performance.
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• Turning the Camera On and Off
1. Press the button until the Power On LED screen turns on.
2. Press the button again to turn off the camera.
IMPORTANT!
All operations, including taking pictures and video clips, and adjusting settings for shooting and playback, are performed while the camera is powered on.
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2 Camera Setting
• Checking Camera Status
Turn on the camera and view the camera LCD screen to check which camera settings are active. Those particular features whose icons are not displayed are not activated.
Still Image Mode
Image Size
2592 x 1944* 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 640 x 480
Full Adequate Low Empty
Exhausted
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Capture Mode
Flash Mode
Auto*
Red-eye Reduction
Flash Off
Flash Always On
Self-timer Off* 2 SEC 10 SEC
Number of Pictures That Can Be Taken
Battery Capacity
Storage Media
Digital Zoom Status
Auto*
-Night Portrait
-Sunset
-Surf & Snow
-B & W
Scene Mode /Left Key Setting
-0.5
* Default Setting
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2592X1944
x3.0
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Quality
White Balance
- Daylight
- Cloudy
- Tungsten
- Fluorescent
- Auto*
Exposure
- High*
- Normal
- Low
* Default Setting
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Video Mode
x3.0
Record Indicator
- Record
- Stop Remaining Time
640 x 480 01:00:00
Playback Mode
Locked File
Play Indicator
Folder number / File number
Date
Time
Play Pause
2592X1944
10:01 03/07/07 9999-9999
File Type
Still Image le
Video le
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• Camera Modes
The camera has three working modes, Capture mode, Playback mode and Video mode. Pressing the mode button switches among the Capture mode, Playback mode and Video mode.
• How to Navigate Menus
Menus and function bars are used to adjust capture and play settings, as well as other camera settings like the Date / Time, Auto Off, and so on.
Press the button to enter the menu and press the right button to enter a submenu. Use the up and down buttons to scroll up and down, and use the left and right buttons to scroll left and right. Use the button to confirm your choice. The currently selected option will be accessed and takes effect immediately.
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• Setup Menu
The Setup menu can be accessed in all two working modes to customize your camera settings. Here we take the mode for an example.
1.
Press the button to access the main menu.
Image Size Quality Exposure White Balance
Still
2. Press the s or button to select the
Setup option.
Format Date/Time Auto Off Beep
Setup
1/2
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3. Use the
and buttons to select a Setup option and then press the
button to enter the next submenu for that particular option.
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Frequency Language Date Stamp Default Setting
2/2
Setup
Format Date/Time Auto Off Beep
Setup
1/2
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• Setting the Current Date and Time
1. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 16 to access the Setup menu.
2. Select the Date/Time option using the or button.
3. Press the button to access the Date/Time submenu.
Setting the date format
4. Press the or button to select “Date Format”.
5. Press the button.
6. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
7. Press the button.
OK
Date Setup
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00:00:01
Format Date/Time Auto Off Beep
Setup
1/2
Date/Time
Date Format Date Setup
OK
Date Format
DD/MM/YY MM/DD/YY YY/MM/DD
Date/Time
Date Format Date Setup
Setting the date and time
4. Press the or button to select “Date Setup”.
5. Press the button.
6. Press the or button to adjust the value in the field.
7. Press the button to switch to the next field.
8. Press the button.
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• Setting Auto Off
The camera is equipped with a power saving operation to conserve battery power.
You can change the power saving setting with the following steps:
1.
Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 16 to access the Setup menu.
2. Select the Auto Off option using the
or button.
3. Press the
button to access the Auto Off
submenu.
4. Specify the automatic power off period using the or button. Press the button to confirm your
choice and exit from the menu window, and press
the s button to give up confirmation and return
previous.
Format Date/Time Auto Off Beep
Setup
1/2
OK
Auto Off
Off 1 Min 3 Min 5 Min
1 Min / 3 Min/ 5 Min The camera is designed to switch off automatically
to save battery life after the specified period of inactivity.
Off
The power saving function is not active.
NOTE:
Auto power off is automatically disabled under any one of the following conditions:
• While the camera is recording a video clip.
• While the camera is running a slide show.
• While the camera is connecting to PC, printer.
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• Setting the Beep Sound On / Off
The beep sound can be turned on and off in the Setup menu. When the beep sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you press the buttons.
1.
Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 16 to access the Setup menu.
2. Select the Beep Sound option using the
and
button.
3. Press the
button to access the Beep submenu.
Beep
On Off
Setup
Format Date/Time Auto Off Beep
4. Select On Or Off using the and button. Press the button to confirm your choice and exit from
the menu window, and press the s button to give
up confirmation and return previous.
• Selecting the Frequency
The correct frequency for your indoor shooting scence makes the effect of photos better.
1. Follow the guidelines in “
Setup Menu” on page 16
to access the Setup menu.
2. Select the Frequency option using the
or
button.
3. Press the
button to access the Frequency
submenu.
4. Select the frequency of your own country using the
and button. Press the button to confirm
your choice and exit from the menu window, and
press the s button to give up confirmation and
return previous.
Frequency
50 Hz 60 Hz
Setup
Frequency Language Date Stamp Default Setting
NOTE:
50 HZ For European users 60 HZ For United States users
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• Setting the Display Language
Different languages can be selected for the menu to suit your preference.
1.
Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 16 to access the Setup menu.
2. Select the Language option using the
or
button.
3. Press the button to access the Language
submenu.
4. Select the language you prefer using the
or
button. Press the button to confirm your
choice and exit from the menu window, and press
the s button to give up confirmation and return
previous.
Setup
Frequency Language Date Stamp Default Setting
Language
English Deutsch Français Español
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• Setting the Date Stamp On / Off
Use the date stamp setting to imprint the date on your pictures. Make sure the date is correct before setting the date stamp on.
1. Follow the guideline in “
Setup Menu” on page 16 to
access the Setup menu.
2. Select the Date Stamp option using the
or
button.
3. Press the
button to access the Date Stamp
submenu.
4. Select On or Off using the
or button. Press the
button to confirm your choice and exit from the
menu window, and press the s button to give up
confirmation and return previous.
Date Stamp
On Off
Setup
Frequency Language Date Stamp Default Setting
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• Restoring Default Settings
Default Setting setting can be restored by the following steps (For more guidelines, please see “Camera Default Settings” on page 79).
1.
Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 16 to access the Setup menu.
2. Select the
Default Setting option using the and
button.
3. Press the button.
4. Select Yes using the s or button. Press the
button to restore default settings and exit from the menu window.
Default Setting?
Yes
No
Setup
Frequency Language Date Stamp Default Setting
2/2
NOTE:
Selecting No will cancel the operation and exit from the menu window.
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• Switching the Information Display and LCD Screen On and Off
The LCD Screen can be changed by pressing the button.
Press Press
LCD screen on with basic information display
LCD screen on with basic information and a histogram
LCD screen on with information display off
Press
x 1.0x 1.0
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Video Mode:
640x480
01:00:00
640x480
01:00:00
Press
Press
Press
LCD screen on with basic information display
LCD screen on with basic information and a histogram
LCD screen on with information display off
x 1.0
x 1.0
Playback Mode:
LCD screen on with basic information and a histogram
LCD screen on with basic information display
LCD screen on with information display off
Press
Press
10:01 11/11/06 9999-9999
2592x1944
Press
2592x1944
10:01 11/11/06 9999-9999
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3 Taking Pictures
Before you take pictures, please read this note rst:
NOTE:
Never remove the battery while a picture is being saved. Doing so will prevent the current picture from being saved and may corrupt other pictures already stored on the camera’s internal memory or a memory card.
• Taking Pictures in Normal Mode
Use this mode to capture subjects and make sure they are at least the distance from the taking lens as indicated below: Focus range : 1.0 m (3.3ft) ~ lnfinity
NOTE:
Most settings are saved by the camera when the power is turned off so that the same setting is automatically available when the power is turned on again. Make sure you verify your settings when turning the camera on again.
1. Press the mode button to set the camera to the Still Image mode.
2. Frame your subject using the LCD screen.
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3. Hold the camera steady and slowly press the shutter button down to take your image.
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• Setting Flash Mode
Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows.The camera has four flash modes (Default setting is Auto Flash).
Flash Range:
•
Normal: 1.0 m (3.3 ft) to 2.0 m (6.6 ft)
1. Press the mode button to s
et the camera mode
to .
2. Press the
button to cycle through the flash
options and select the one you need.
NOTE:
When you press the button, the Flash LED blinks, which indicates the flash is
charging. The icon (according to the flash setting you selected) will appear on the LCD screen.
3. Now you can take pictures using the flash mode you selected. The flash will recharge after each flash picture.
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When shooting under these conditions Select this
mode
Icon shown on the LCD
screen
The ash res automatically as needed. Use this
setting to take most pictures.
Auto Flash
Use this setting to avoid red glare in your subject’s
eyes. The camera res a brief preash before the regular ash.
Red-eye Reduction
The ash does not re. Use this setting for outdoor pictures, or where ash is prohibited or
may be distracting, or when shooting towards a
reective surface, such as a window or a mirror. If
there is not enough light when using this setting, your pictures will be too dark.
Flash Off
The ash res for every picture. Use this setting in high-contrast situations to provide ll-light or
use it indoors in low light.
Flash Always On
NOTE:
Never touch or block the ash with your ngers. Doing so can damage these components and interfere with the correct ash operation.
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• Setting the Image Size and Quality
Image size refers to the number of pixels in a digital picture. Picture quality depends on the JPEG file compression that the camera applies when the picture is taken. Higher resolution and less compression makes better quality and occupies more memory space. Smaller size and normal quality pictures are easier to email while larger size and fine quality pictures are better for printing.
Image size setting
1.
Press the mode button to set the camera mode to .
2. Press the
button to access the main menu.
Press the or button until the Image Size option is highlighted.
Image Size
2592 x 1944 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 640 x 480
Still
Image Size Quality Exposure White Balance
3. Press the button to access the Image Size
submenu.
4.
Select the image size you prefer using the or button. Press the button to confirm
your choice and exit from the menu window,
press the s button to give up confirmation and
return previous.
NOTE:
2592X1944 pixels is the default setting and optimal image size setting. It is recomended to use this setting for printing.
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Quality setting
1.
Press the mode button to set the camera mode to .
2. Press the
button to access the main menu.
3. Press the
or button to select the Qualtiy
option.
4. Press the
button to access the Qualtiy
submenu.
Quality
High Normal Low
Still
Image Size Quality Exposure White Balance
5. Select the quality you prefer using or button. Press the button to confirm your choice and exit from the menu window, press
the s button to give up confirmation and
return previous.
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The chart below indicates the approximate numbers of pictures you can expect the camera to hold at different resolution and quality setting based on the 16MB internal memory. You can expand the memory using a commercially available memory card. Please refer to “Capacity of SD Card” on page 75 for further details.
Quality
Image Size
High Normal Low
2592 x 1944
6 12 17
2048 x 1536
11 19 26
1600 x 1200
18 31 39
640 x 480
72 105 133
NOTE:
Scene complexity affects a picture’s le size. For example, a picture of trees in autumn has a larger le size than a picture of blue sky at the same resolution
and quality setting. Therefore, the number of picture or the length of video clips you can store on a memory card may vary. The number of pictures on the LCD screen is for reference only.
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• Setting Exposure Compensation for Pictures
You can adjust the exposure compensation value (EV) within the range of
-2.0EV to +2.0EV in order to compensate for current lighting conditions. This
setting can be used to obtain better result when shooting with backlighting, indirect indoor lighting, a dark background, and so on.
1. Press the mode button to s
et the camera
mode to .
2. Press the
button to access the main
menu.
3. Press the or button to select the Exposure option.
4. Press the
button to enter submenu.
5. Adjust the exposure compensation value using the or button. The currently selected option will be accessed and takes effect immediately.
Still
Image Size Quality Exposure White Balance
Exposure
Auto
NOTE:
• A higher EV is best used for light-colored subjects and backlit subjects. A lower
EV is best for dark-colored subjects and for shooting outdoors on a clear day.
• When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not be able
to obtain satisfactory results even if performing exposure compensation.
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• Setting White Balance for Pictures
Selecting the right type of white balance can help to make the colors of a subject appear more natural under the type of lighting environment.
1.
Press the mode button to set the camera mode to .
2. Press the
button to access the main
menu.
3. Press the
or button to select the White
Balance option.
4. Press the button to enter submenu.
5. Select the right type of white balance using
the or button.
6. The currently selected option will be accessed
and takes effect immediately.
White Balance
Still
Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten
Image Size Quality Exposure White Balance
1/2
When shooting under these
conditions
Select this
setting
Icon shown
on the LCD screen
Automatic adjustment Auto
Outdoor sunny day Daylight
Cloudy Cloudy
Indoors, illuminated by incandescent light bulbs
Tungsten
Indoors, illuminated by cool white
uorescent lighting
Fluorescent
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• Taking Pictures in Different Scene Shooting Modes
Select a mode that is suitable to your shooting conditions:
1. Set the camera to Still image mode.
2. Press the
s button to cycle among the
five different scene shooting modes.
The currently selected option will be accessed and takes effect immediately
Night Portrait
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When shooting under these conditions: Select this
mode
Icon
shown
on the
LCD
screen
For general picture-taking. Automatic exposure and point-and-shoot operation and manual adjustment on
ash mode, image size, ISO sensitivity, etc.
Auto
Focus on the subject located 1meter to 1.5meter at night.
Night Portrait
Enhance the red hue for taking pictures of sunset images.
Sunset
Used for a high brightness scene like a beach or snow Surf & Snow
For taking black-and-white pictures. Black & White
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• Setting Self-timer
Your camera is designed with a self-timer function which allows you to take pictures with the 2-second or 10-second built-in timer.
1.
Press the mode button to set the camera mode to .
2. Press the
button to cycle among
different Self-Timer.
3. The currently selected option will
be accessed and takes effect immediately. Press Shutter button to start capturing.
10
x1.0
Off Disable the self-timer function.
2-second self-timer indicates a countdown of two seconds. The
Self-timer LED will blink before the picture is taken.
10-second self-timer indicates a countdown of ten seconds. The
Self-timer LED will blink before the picture is taken.
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• Zoom Feature
Your camera is designed with 4X digital zoom. These zoom features let you zoom in the central area of an image and photograph only the enlarged portion
of the picture.
Zoom In or Out
x3.0
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the
to zoom in the subject, or press the button to return to
original zoom status. The zoom status is shown on the LCD screen.
3. Now you can takes pictures and review them under the zoom setting. The zoom setting will remain after taking pictures. If you want to take a normal size picture, please use the button.
NOTE:
You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom.
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4 Recording Video Clips
• Recording Video Clips
Use the Video mode to record video clips with audio.
1. Press the mode button to s
et the camera
mode to .
2. Frame your subject using the LCD screen.
3. Press the Shutter button to start recording,
press the Shutter button again to stop recording.
640x480
01:00:00
x 1.0
Video Time Elapsed
While recording, the red icon will appear on the LCD screen. Recording automatically stops when the current memory is full.
NOTE:
• The zoom feature is not available during recording video clips.
• The length of clips may vary with scene complexity.
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• Setting Video Image Size
Video resolution refers to the number of pixels in a digital video clip. Video clip quality depends on the file resolution that the camera applies when the video clip is recorded. Higher resolution makes better quality while occupying more memory space.
1. Press the mode button to set the camera mode to .
2.
Press the button to access the main menu. Press the or button to select Video Size.
3. Press the
button to access the Video Size
submenu.
640 x 480 320 x 240
Video Size
Video
Video Size White Balance
4. Select the Video Size using the or button.
5. Press the button to confirm your choice and exit from the menu window, and press
the s button to give up confirmation and
return previous.
Here are the approximate length of video clips you can expect the camera to hold at each setting based on the 16MB memory card. You can expand the memory with a commercially available memory card. Please refer to “Capacity of SD Card” on page 75 for further details.
Resolution: 640 x 480 Approx. 50 seconds (7 fps) 320 x 240 Approx. 124 seconds (14 fps)
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• Setting White Balance for Video Clips
Selecting the right type of white balance can help to make the color of a subject in the video clip appear more natural under the type of lighting that is available.
1.
Press the mode button to set the camera mode to .
2. Press the button to access the main menu.
3. Press the
or button to select White Balance
submenu.
4. Use button to enter submenu, then select the value by pressing or button .
Video Size White Balance
Video
Auto
Daylight
Cloudy
Tungsten
1/2
5. The currently selected option will be accessed and takes effect immediately.
When shooting under these
conditions
Select this setting Icon shown
on the LCD screen
Automatic adjustment Auto
Outdoor sunny day Daylight
Cloudy Cloudy
Indoors, illuminated by incandescent light bulbs
Tungsten
Indoors, illuminated by cool
white uorescent lighting
Fluorescent
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5 Managing Pictures and Video Clips
• Reviewing Pictures
Reviewing Pictures in Full Screen
1. Press the mode button to set the camera mode to .
2. Use the
s or buttons to view the pictures taken.
The icon is shown on the LCD screen when a picture is selected.
Reviewing Pictures and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail
You can view up to nine pictures or video clip files at a time on the LCD screen by using the thumbnail function.
1. Press the mode button to set the camera mode to .
2. Press the
button once and nine thumbnail files will be shown on the LCD
screen with the latest displayed file highlighted.
3. Use the s and buttons to select a thumbnail file and view it in full screen
by pressing the or button.
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• Playing the Video Clip
1. Press the mode button to set the camera mode to .
2. Use the
s and button to select the video
clip you want to play.
3. Press the button to start playing the selected video clip.
4. Press
button to pause when playing, press
the button again to resume, and press the
button to exit.
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The icon is shown on the LCD screen when a video clip is selected.
• Protecting or Unprotecting the Selected Picture or Video Clip
1. Press the mode button to set the camera mode to .
2.
Use the s or button to select the picture or
video clip you want to protect or unprotect.
3. Press the
button to access the main
menu. Press button to select Protect.
4. Press the
button to access the Protect
submenu.
5. Press the
or button to choose one
setting desired.
Playback
Protect Slideshow Copy To Card
Lock This Unlock This Lock All Unlock All
Protect
6. Press the button to confirm your choice and exit from the menu window,
and press the s button to give up your confirmation and return previous.
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• Runing a Slide Show
The slide show function enables you to view all picture and video clip files stored in the current memory repeatedly one by one on the LCD screen.
1. Press the mode button to set the camera mode to .
2. Press the
button to access the main
menu. Press and button to select Slide Show.
Protect Slide Show Copy To Card
Playback
Silde Show
On Setup
3. Press the button to access the Slide Show submenu.
4. Use the
or button to select On.
The slide show will run from the currently displayed picture after you press the
button. Press the button to stop.
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Slide Show Direction
5. Press or button to select Setup.
6. Press the
to enter submenu.
7. Press or button to select Direction.
8. Press the
button to enter submenu.
9. Press or button to select one setting desired.
Direction
Backward Forward
Slide Show
On Setup
Setup
Direction Interval
NOTE:
The Slide Show will keep running as long as all the pictures or video clips stored
in the camera are displayed.
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Slide Show Interval
5. Press or button to select Setup.
6. Press
to enter submenu.
7. Press
or button to select Interval.
8. Press the button to enter submenu.
Interval
1 sec 10 sec
Slide Show
On Setup
Setup
Direction Interval
9. Press or button to select one setting
desired.
1, 10 seconds Every picture will continually exist on the LED at an interval
of 1,10 seconds.
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• Deleting Picture(s) and Video Clip(s)
1. Set the camera mode to .
2. Use the s and button to select the
picture or video you want to delete.
3. Press the button.
4. Press the or button to select Erase
This or Erase All.
5. Press the button.
6. Select Yes or No using the s or button.
7. Press the button to confirm.
Erase This
Erase all
Erase all images?
Yes No
Erase This Erase the selected picture or video clip.
Erase All Erase all pictures and video clips stored in the current
memory.
NOTE:
• Protected les can not be deleted. Remove protection before deleting.
• All deleted pictures and video clips cannot be recovered.
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6 Print Setting
• About PictBridge
PictBridge is a new industry standard that allows you to print images directly from a PictBridge enable digital Still camera to a PictBridge compatible printer without using a photo editing software or a computer.
Printing Procedures
1.
Preparing the camera and the printer.
Camera Be sure battery level is full before printing.
Printer Refer to the user guide that comes with your
printer and make preparations (paper, ink cassette, cartridge, etc.) as required.
Turn on the camera and the printer.
2. Selecting PictBridge mode Set the camera to Playback mode and select the PictBridge mode. Refer to page 48 for details.
3. Connecting the camera to the printer Refer to "Camera/Printer Connection" on page 49 for details.
4. Select print settings. Use the camera's function and navigation buttons to select the print settings. Refer to page 50 for details.
5. Printing Press the button to start printing.
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Cancelling Printing
Press the button to cancel the print job. The printer will stop printing and eject the paper.
Printing Errors
One of the following messages may appear on the LCD screen, indicating that an error occurs before or during printing. Press the button to exit and reconfigure printing settings. Printing may resume once the problem is solved.
NOTE:
Please refer to the printer’s user guide for the solutions. Printing may resume once
the problem is solved.
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List of Error Messages
PAPER IS EMPTY Paper cassette runs out of paper.
PAPER IS NOT LOADED Paper is not loaded or incorrectly loaded.
PAPER IS NOT EJECTED Paper is not ejected correctly.
MEDIA ERROR Paper is not detected, paper is skewed, or roll paper
cannot be cut or torn off
PAPER IS JAMMED The paper is jammed during printing.
PAPER IS NEARLY EMPTY Paper cassette almost runs out of paper.
PAPER TYPE IS NOT SUPPORTED Paper type or size is not supported by the printer or
paper found in the printer does not match request.
INK EMPTY Ink cassette is out of ink.
INK LOW Ink cassette is almost empty.
WASTE INK RESERVOIR FULL Waste ink reservoir is full.
HARDWARE FATAL ERROR A serious error occurs with the printer’s hardware.
PRINTER IS BUSY The printer is busy with other print jobs from another
source.
PRINTER IS OCCUPIED The printer is performing maintenance or occupied by
other external device.
COVER IS OPENED The printer’s cover is open or not securely closed.
NO MARKING AGENT Some print information is missing during printing, e.g.
missing print head.
INK COVER IS OPENED The printer’s ink cover is open or not securely closed.
NO INK CARTRIDGE No ink cartridge is loaded.
SPECIFIED INFO IS TOO LARGE Image information is too large to process.
FILE DECODE ERROR Picture format of specied image cannot be decoded
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Selecting PictBridge Mode
1.
Press the mode button to set the camera mode to .
2. Press the
button to access the main
menu.
3. Press the
button to select Print.
4. Press the
and button to select the
PictBridge option.
5. Press the
button.
6. Connect the camera with the printer via a USB cable.
7. Press the
button.
Connect To Device
Please
Print
PictBridge DPOF
NOTE:
To print a single image, select the image before enabling PictBridge mode.
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Camera/Printer Connection
Connecting with the USB Cable.
Plug USB cable into the port of your cameraUSB Series “A” plug connects to your
printer
1. Plug Series A of the USB cable into the marked socket on your printer.
Location of USB socket will vary from printer to printer.
2. Plug USB of the USB cable into the port on your camera.
O
K
This Image All Images All Index
PictBridge
Connected
Device Is
Connect To Device...
Please
NOTE:
• “ Device Is Connected” displays on the LCD screen, indicating a proper connection to the printer.
• Do not connect the USB cable to the camera until PictBridge is enable and when prompted by the “Please Connect To Device” screen. Or if you already have connected the cable to the camera, do not plug into printer until prompt to do so. Not following this sequence will result in connection failure.
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Selecting Print Settings
1.
Press the or button to select the print mode.
2. The following options are available.
PictBridge
This Image All Image All Index
This image Print the selected image in the camera’s internal memory or a memory card
according to specified settings. Use the left or right button to designate the image you want to print before selecting the print settings.
All Images Print all images in the camera’s internal memory or a memory card
according to the specified settings.
All Index All images in the camera’s internal memory or a memory card are given
an index and printed according to the specified settings.
NOTE:
• To print a single image, select the image before enabling PictBridge.
• Print settings are congured for images only. Make sure there are no video clips or other le
besides images in the memory before printing.
• Not all printers will support all these print options. Please refer to the printer user guide for
options available.
3. Press the
button to access the print settings.
Number of Copies Print Layout
File Name On/Off Date Stamp On/Off
No. Of Copy
x 01
1 Up
On
Default
OK
Select a setting item using the or button and select setting contents using
the s or button, press the button to start printing.
NOTE:
The camera’s print settings are not supported by some printers. The LCD screen shows those settings that are available for the currently connected printer.
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Specifying the Number of Copies
Press the s or button to specify the
number of copies (from 1 to 99) you want to print for the selected image or all images.
NOTE:
“01” is the default setting.
No. Of Copy
x 01
1 Up
On
Default
OK
1/2
Selecting Print Layout
1.
Press the button to select “N-Up Layout”.
2. Press the
s or button to specify the
number of printed images on a page.
N-Up Layout
x 01
1 Up
On
Default
OK
1/2
Default Print settings differ according to the printer model. N-up Print 1, 2, 4, 6, to 256 (even numbers) pictures on one
piece of paper.
Borderless Print right to the edge of the page. Index Print Specify the number of printed images on a page.
Setting the File Name On/Off
1. Press the
button to select “File Name”.
2. Press the
s or button to select “Default”, “On”
or “Off”.
File Name
x 01 1 Up
On
Default
OK
1/2
Default Print settings differ according to the printer model. On Add the file name to the printed image. Off Print without the file name.
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Setting the Date Stamp On/Off
1.
Press the button to select “Date Stamp”.
2. Press the s or button to select
“Default Setting”, “On” or “Off”.
Date Stamp
x 01
1 Up
On
Default
OK
1/2
Default Print settings differ according to the printer model. On Add the date stamp to the printed image. Off Print without the date stamp.
Selecting Paper Size
1. Press the
button to select “Size”.
2. Press the left or right button to select the paper size.
Size
2/2
OK
4” x 6”
The following paper sizes are supported: L, 2L, postcard, Card Size, 100mm x 150mm, A0-B9, and default.
Default
Print settings differ according to the printer model.
Printing
1. Press the button.
2. Press the s button to continue printing.
3. Press the button to cancel printing.
4. Press button to confirm.
Press the button to return to the Print Setting window.
Processing...
Continue Cancel
File name and date stamp may not be printed or printed incompletely on certain sizes of paper.
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• About DPOF
”DPOF” stands for “Digital Print Order Format”, which is a format for recording on a memory card or other medium which captured images and how many copies should be printed. You can print on a DPOF-compatible printer or at a professional print service from the memory card in accordance with the file name and number of copies settings recorded on the card.
With this camera, you should always select images by viewing them on the LCD screen. Do not specify images by file name without viewing the file contents.
NOTE:
Print settings are congured for images only. Make sure there are no video clips or other le besides images in the memory before printing.
1.
Insert an SD card into the camera.
2. Turn on the camera.
3. Press the mode button to set the camera mode to .
4. Press the
button and then press
the button to access the Print.
5. Press the
button until DPOF bar is
highlighted.
6. Press the
button to access the
DPOF submenu.
7. Select This Image or All Images using the or button.
DPOF
This Image All Images
Print
PictBridge DPOF
This Image The selected picture in the memory card will be printed up to
99 copies.
All Images All pictures in the memory card will be printed up to 99 copies
for each picture.
To print a single picture, press the left or right button to select the picture you
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want to print before the above operation. Press the up or down button to specify the number of copies.
8.
Press the button.
9. Specifying the number of printing copy using the or button.
10. Press the button to confirm your choice and exit from the menu window.
DPOF
x 01
11. Remove the memory card from the camera and insert it into the printer’s card slot (as illustrated). Location of the card slot may vary from printer to printer model.
NOTE:
Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or removing a memory
card.
12. Press the Print button on the printer to start printing.
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7 Using Memory
• Using memory
Your camera comes with built-in flash memory for storing pictures and video clips. You can expand the memory using a Polaroid SD (not included) card (up to 1 GB). The camera senses whether a memory card is inserted, and automatically saves pictures and video clips accordingly. Note that you cannot save pictures or video clips to the built-in flash memory while a memory card is installed in the camera. See pages 75 to 76 for storage capacities.
Memory card precautions:
1.
An electrostatic charge, electrical noise, and other phenomena can cause data corruption or even loss. Always make sure that you always back up important data on other media (MO disc, computer hard drive, etc.).
2. If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can restore normal operation by formatting it. However, we recommend that you always take along with more than one memory card whenever using the camera far away from your home or office.
3. We recommend that you format a memory card when using it for the first time, or whenever the card you are using seems to be the cause of abnormal pictures. Remember to format a memory card if it was used in another digital camera or other devices.
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IMPORTANT!
• Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or removing a memory card.
• Be sure to orient the card correctly when inserting it. Never try to force a memory card into the slot when you feel resistance.
• SD memory cards have a write protection switch that you can use to
protect les from accidental deletion. However, you must remove the write protection whenever you want to record new les onto it, format it, or delete its les.
• Files contained in the SD card recorded by other cameras may conict
with your digital camera, and valuable data in your existing SD card may be distorted or lost when the card is inserted in your digital camera. We strongly recommend the user to use a NEW or formatted SD card for your digital camera. The manufacturer is not liable for
losing or corrupting any valuable data or les in your SD card due to
improper operation.
• As tests prove, your digital camera will work with most popular brands of memory cards.
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Inserting the SD Card
1.
Open the SD card door by pushing it outwards as illustrated.
2. Insert the SD card, ensuring the card is inserted correctly as illustrated.
3. Close the SD card door by pressing it downwards and then slide it back to lock.
1 2 3
a
b
a
b
Removing the SD Card
1.
Turn off your camera and open the SD card door.
2. Gently push the SD card inwards
and then release it. The SD card will eject out of the SD card slot.
IMPORTANT!
• Never insert any other objects into the camera’s card slot. Doing so will create the risk of damage to the camera and card slot.
• Should water or any foreign objects ever get into the card slot, immediately turn off the camera, and contact your dealer or the nearest service provider.
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• Formatting Memory
Formatting a memory card erases all data stored on it, including protected data.
1. Press the mode button to set the camera mode to .
2. Follow the guidelines in “
Setup Menu” on page
16 to access the Setup menu.
3. Press the
button to select the Format option.
4. Press the
button.
5.
Select Yes or No using the s or button. Press
the button to confirm your choice and exit from the menu window.
Format Date/Time Auto Off Beep
Setup
Really Want To Format?
No
Yes
NOTE:
•
SD cards formatted in another camera, computer or other devices may not work properly. It is recommended to format SD cards with your digital camera.
• Note that data deleted by formatting operation cannot be recovered. Make
sure you do not have any useful data currently stored on a memory card before you format it.
• When SD card is inserted, only SD card can be formatted. The option for
format internal memory will be disabled.
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• Copying Pictures, Video Clips to Memory Card
This setting allows you to copy pictures, video and audio clips stored in the internal memory to a memory card.
1.
Insert an SD card into the camera.
2. Turn on the camera.
3. Set the camera to the Playback mode.
Playback
Protect Slide Show Copy To Card
OK
4. Press the button.
5. Press or button to select “Copy To Card”.
6. Press the button to enter the submenu.
7. Press s or button to select Yes or No.
8. Press the button to confirm.
Copy To Card
Yes No
NOTE:
With a memory card inserted into the camera, the card memory has a higher priority over the internal memory. The selected picture or video clip can be only copied from internal memory to the memory card.
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8 Installing the Software Onto a Computer
• Installing the Software
For Windows® Users:
PC
IMPORTANT!
• Please backup all the necessary data before any driver and software installation.
• The CD-ROM is tested and recommended to use under English Windows OS.
• Please restart the computer after installing the software.
• If you don’t know how to perform the software installation, please read the
“ReadMe” le in the CD rst.
IMPORTANT! (For Windows® 98SE)
Windows® 98SE needs to install your camera driver for Mass Storage function.
After the installation, please restart the Windows before connecting the camera to the PC.
IMPORTANT! (For Windows® Me, 2000, XP & Vista)
Directly plug-in the camera to transfer and view the pictures. No need to install the
driver.
IMPORTANT!
To experience higher performance in graphics and sound when you’re watching
video clips on your PC, it is recommended to install the DirectX ver. 9.0 or above. It can be downloaded from http://www.microsoft.com/directx.
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1. Before you begin, close all other
software applications open on your computer.
2. Insert the CD supplied into the
computer CD-ROM Drive.
3. The CD User Interface Screen
will automatically launch.
4. With the mouse, click on each
software interface button in turn and follow the on-screen instructions.
Open & Close
NOTE:
If the setup screen does not appear after loading the CD, then you can manually start
it by double clicking the “My Computer” icon on your desktop, then double clicking the icon for the CD-ROM drive. When the CD-ROM window opens, double click the “INSTALL-E.EXE” icon.
For Macintosh Users:
Mac
1. Before you begin, close all other software applications opened on your
computer.
2. Insert the CD supplied into the computer CD-ROM Drive.
3. Double click the CD-ROM icon “Polaroid”.
4. Install the software included.
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• Software Included with Your Camera
Polaroid Digital Camera Driver Plug & Play removable disk
Easy to use, just plug the camera to a computer and use it as a removable disk. Use the ArcSoft PhotoImpression® 5 software to edit and print the pictures.
ArcSoft PhotoImpression® 5 Picture Editing Software
ArcSoft PhotoImpression® is an easy to use image-editing program. This program enables users to upload still image and movie clips stored in your camera. You could also edit and retouch your photos, then add special effects or place them in cards, calendars, frames and fantasy templates. ArcSoft PhotoImpression® also includes a wide variety of printing options.
ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® Picture Editing Software
A quick, easy way to get great-looking photo prints at home. In just a couple of clicks you can turn your favorite digital snapshots into gorgeous color photos ready for framing, scrapbooking, or sending to family and friends.
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™. PDF File Reading Software
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™ lets you view and print Adobe Portable Document format (PDF) files on all major computer platforms, as well as fill in and submit Adobe PDF forms online.
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• Computer System Requirements
For acceptable picture transferring and editing performance, we recommend the following minimum requirements;
For Windows® Users:
PC
• Compatible with Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000, XP & Vista
• Pentium® III 450MHz or equivalent processor
• 128MB RAM (256 MB recommended)
• USB Port
• DirectX 9.0 or higher
• 500MB free disk space
• Color monitor with high color (16-bit) graphic capability or higher
• CD-ROM drive
• Standard mouse and keyboard
• Stereo speakers
For Macintosh Users:
Mac
• PowerPC® G3 or higher Processor
• Mac OS Version 9.2~X
• USB Port
• 128 MB RAM (256 MB recommended)
• 500 MB Free disk space
• Color monitor with high color (16-bit) graphic capability or higher
• CD-ROM drive
• Standard mouse and keyboard
• Stereo speakers
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• PhotoImpression® 5 Hot Plug Function (PC Only)
PhotoImpression® 5 will detect the connection between the camera and the computer automatically. When you connect the camera to the computer, PhotoImpression® 5 will launch on your desktop automatically.
PhotoImpression® 5 will detect any new photos in the camera. Click “OK” button to start the copying new photos to the computer.
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You can select the destination which the photos are copied to. Click the “folder” icon - >Browse for folder - > Click the “OK” button to
conrm.
Click “OK” to start copying.
The photos have been copy to the computer successfully. You can start to use the PhotoImpression® 5 to edit the photos.
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9 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer
• Before You Transfer Files
IMPORTANT!
BEFORE YOU CONNECT YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER, MAKE
SURE THAT YOU HAVE INSTALLED THE SOFTWARE FROM THE ENCLOSED CD. PLEASE REFER TO “8 Installing the Software Onto a Computer”.
• Connecting to Your Computer
Connecting with the USB cable.
Plug USB cable into the port of your cameraUSB Series “A” plug connects to your
computer
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Plug Series A of the USB cable into the marked socket on your
computer.
3. Plug Series Mini B of the USB cable into the port on your camera.
4. An interface “New Hardware Found” will show on the computer desktop.
5. A removable disk drive will be installed onto your computer automatically.
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• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips
For Windows® Users:
PC
NOTE:
You can transfer pictures and video clips in any mode.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Connect the camera to a computer via the USB cable.
3. Double click on “My Computer” on your PC desktop and you will see a
“Removable Disk” drive.
4. Double click “Removable Disk” -> double click “DCIM”-> double click any
directory folder under “DCIM”.
5. All the pictures and video clips are in the directory folder. Highlight the
pictures and video clips and drag them to a folder of your choice. You can also create sub-folders to group them or use the PhotoBase software to edit
and manage the pictures or video clips.
For Macintosh Users:
Mac
NOTE:
For Mac users, directly plug-in the camera, no need to install the driver.
1. Connect the camera to Mac via the USB cable, the systems will automatically
recognize the MASS STORAGE drive. (System will automatically create a Mass Storage named “Unlabelled”)
NOTE:
This drive name will vary from different version of Mac OS system.
2. Double click the folder “Unlabelled” to enter sub-folder “DCIM”.
3. Double click the folder “DCIM” and then any sub folder inside.
4. You can copy the pictures and video clips from this directory folder.
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10 Troubleshooting Problems
• Troubleshooting
The troubleshooting guide is designed to help you. If problems continue, please contact customer support. Details are provided under “Getting Help”.
For Windows® Users:
PC
Symptom Problem Solution
I receive an error
message when I am
installing “Polaroid
Digital Camera Driver”.
“Polaroid Digital
Camera Driver”
does not load.
Shut down all other applications and attempt to reinstall the driver.
Check to see if the USB controller in your BIOS is activated. Please refer to Polaroid web site for how to active USB controller in BIOS.
I cannot upload images
to my computer.
Connection failure. Check that all cable connections are
secured.
Camera Driver is
not installed.
You need to install the camera driver for Windows 98SE systems.
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Symptom Problem Solution
I cannot run the “Polaroid Digital Camera Driver”.
Conict with
another camera
driver or capture
device.
If you have another camera installed on your computer, remove it and its driver completely
from your system to avoid conicting with
your digital camera.
My CD Installation
Wizard does not work.
The auto installation
le is switched off
or the CD-ROM is disconnected.
* For Win98se/Me user: Go to the computer desktop. Right click on “My Computer”. Click “Properties”. Select “Device Manager”. Double click on “CD_ROM”, double click on “CD-R (normally the manufacturer’s name. Click
on “Settings”. Ensure both “Auto insert notication”
and the “disconnect” are ticked. If you change the settings the computer will ask you to restart your PC. Click “Yes”. * For WinXP user: Go to the computer desktop. Double click on “My Computer”. Right click “CD Driver” and select “Properties”. Click “Autoplay”. Ensure “Prompt me each time to choose an action“ is ticked. Click “OK” to exit. * For Win Vista user: Go to “Control Panel / Hardware and Sound / AutoPlay”, then set “Software and games” to “Install or run grogram” or “Ask me every time”. Click “Save” button to exit.
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For Windows® and Macintosh Users:
PC Mac
Symptom Problem Solution
I cannot activate my digital camera by pressing the button.
Insufcient battery power
or battery is missing.
Recharge your battery or insert your battery into the camera.
Battery door is not closed.
Make sure the battery door is securely closed.
Camera suddenly powers off.
Auto Power Off function is activated.
Or
The battery is exhausted.
Turn the camera on.
Or
Recharge your battery.
Image is not recorded when the Shutter button is pressed.
Camera is turned off.
Or
Flash unit is charging.
Or
Memory is full.
Turn the camera on.
Or
Wait until ash unit charging nishes.
Or Delete images you no longer need, or use another memory card.
Camera powers off during self-timer countdown.
The battery is exhausted. Recharge your battery.
LCD screen image is out of focus.
Normal focus is being used for macro images.
Select a correct scene shooting mode for taking pictures.
AVI le cannot be played. DirectX version is lower
than 9.0
Install DirectX 9.0 or above. Visit http://www.microsoft.com/directx for more details.
The camera is detected by the Windows and works properly. But a drive letter of the Removable Disk is not created.
The removable disk crashes with the network drives.
Disconnect the crashed network drive and reserve this drive letter for the camera.
There is no response from the camera while pressing any buttons.
The LCD screen is frozen or the camera is hanged.
Remove and re-install the battery or batteries to reset the camera. Your valuable data stored in the camera will not be lost.
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Symptom Problem Solution
Recorded pictures are not saved in memory.
Camera powers off before the save operation is completed.
Or Removing the memory card before the save operation is completed.
If the battery is exhausted, recharge your battery.
Or Do not remove the memory card before the save operation is completed.
The camera cannot take pictures.
The ash is recharging.
Or The SD card is not formatted correctly.
Or The camera is set to the mode.
Or The SD card Memory is full.
Wait until the ash is fully
charged.
Or The SD card may be damaged. Please use a new card.
Or Delete images you no longer need, or use another memory card.
Colour of the playback pictures is different from the picture on the LCD screen during recording.
Sunlight or light from another source is shining directly into the lens during recording.
Position the camera so sunlight does not shine directly onto the lens.
Pictures are not displayed.
A memory card with non­DCF pictures recorded with another camera is loaded in the camera.
This camera cannot display non­DCF pictures recorded onto a memory card used by another digital camera.
I cannot erase pictures. All the pictures in the current
memory are protected.
Unprotected the pictures and video clips you want to erase.
Please also refer to the help les & User Guides that accompany the enclosed
applications. For further information and support, please visit our website: http://www.polaroid.com
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11 Getting Help
• Polaroid Online Services
Web site: http://www.polaroid.com
• ArcSoft Software Help
For United States For Latin America
ArcSoft HQ Support Center E-mail:latinsupport@arcsoftsupport.com (Fremont, CA 94538) Tel.: 1-510-979-5599 Fax: 1-510-440-7978 E-mail: support@arcsoftsupport.com Web: http://www.arcsoft.com/en/support/
For Europe For China
ArcSoft Europe Support Center ArcSoft China Support Center (Ireland) (Hangzhou) Tel.: +353-(0) 61-702087 Tel.: +86-571-88210575 Fax: +353-(0) 61-702001 E-mail: support@arcsoft.com.cn E-mail: eurosupport@arcsoft.com
Web: http://www.arcsoft.com.cn/new/support
For Japan For Taiwan
ArcSoft Japan Support Center (Tokyo) ArcSoft Taiwan Support Center (Taiwan) Tel.: +81-3-5795-1392 Tel.: +886-(0) 2-2506-9355 Fax: +81-3-5795-1397 Fax: +886-(0) 2-2506-8922 E-mail: support@arcsoft.jp E-mail: support@arcsoft.com.tw Web: http://www.arcsoft.jp Web: www.arcsoft.com.tw
Visit
http://
www.arcsoft.com for technical support and frequently asked
questions (FAQ’s).
“Polaroid” and “Polaroid and Pixel” are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation, Waltham, MA, USA.
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12 Appendix
• Technical Specifications
Sensor • Sensor
- 1/2.5 inch
- 5 Mega Pixels CMOS
Lens • Type: 2 groups, 2 elements
LCD Screen 2.0” TFT color panel
Built-in Flash • Modes
- Auto Flash, Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off, Flash Always On
• Flash Range: 1.0 m ~ 2.0 m
Exposure Control -/+ 2 EV in 1/2 increments
Shutter Speed
Mechanical shutter 1/2000 sec. ~ 1/4sec.
White Balance
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent
Storage Internal Memory
- 16 MB
- Supports SD card (1.0 GB)
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File Format • Still Image
-EXIF 2.2 compatible format (JPEG compression)
• Video Clip: AVI format: 320 x 240 (14fps),640 X 480 (7fps)
Power Supply 3 X AAA alkaline batteries included
Self-timer 2 or 10 seconds
Tripod Socket
Yes
Connectivity - With computer via USB cable (included)
Dimension • Size: 91 mm (3.58 inches)(W) x 59 mm (2.32 inches )(H) x 25
mm(0.98 inches)(D)
• Weight: Approximately 87.5g excluding batteries or card
Operating System
• For Windows® Users: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000, XP or Vista
• For Macintosh Users: Mac OS 9.2~X
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• Capacity of SD Card
Resolution Quality 16MB
Internal
Memory
32MB
SD
64MB
SD
2592 x 1944
High
6 21 47
Normal
12 35 73
Low
17 49 102
2048 x 1536
High 11 33 71
Normal 19 53 110
Low
26 72 150
1600 x 1200
High 18 50 105
Normal 31 79 163
Low
39 105 215
640 x 480
High 72 186 379
Normal 105 271 553
Low
133 393 799
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Resolution Quality 128MB SD256MB SD512MB SD1GB SD
2592 x 1944
Super Fine 98 200 399 808
Fine 150 306 609 1231
Normal 212 428 852 1723
2048 x 1536
Super Fine 148 299 596 1206
Fine 228 462 918 2024
Normal 309 625 1243 2511
1600 x 1200
Super Fine 216 437 869 1755
Fine 335 676 1343 2714
Normal 443 893 1772 3579
640 x 480
Super Fine 778 1567 3110 6278
Fine 1134 2285 4531 9147
Normal 1637 3297 6539 9507
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Recordable Video Length
SD Card Resolution Video Clips Length
16 Internal Memory 640 x 480 46 secs
32 MB SD 640 x 480 1 min 32 sec
64 MB SD 640 x 480 2 min 17 sec
128 MB SD 640 x 480 5 mins 36 sec
256MB SD 640 x 480 4 mins 34 sec
512MB SD 640 x 480 11 mins 02 sec
1GB SD 640 x 480 9 mins 08 sec
16 Internal Memory 320 x 240 22 mins 04 sec
32 MB SD 320 x 240 18 mins 16 sec
64 MB SD 320 x 240 44 min 08 sec
128 MB SD 320 x 240 36 min 32 sec
256MB SD 320 x 240 88 min 16 sec
512MB SD 320 x 240 73 min 04 sec
1GB SD 320 x 240 176 min 32 sec
NOTE:
Scene complexity affects a picture’s le size. For example, a picture of trees in autumn has a larger le size than a picture of blue sky at the same resolution and
quality setting. Therefore, the number of pictures and the length of video clips you can store on a memory card may vary.
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• Uninstalling Polaroid Digital Cam driver (PC Only)
For Windows® 98SE Users:
PC
NOTE:
The following driver uninstall procedure is for Windows 98SE users only because
only Windows 98SE needs to install your camera driver.
1. Open Add/Remove Program Properties in Control Panel and select “Polaroid Digital Cam" program, then click Add/Remove .
2. The following dialog box appears, click "OK" to confirm removing the camera driver.
3. The uninstallation program runs automatically, please restart your computer when it is finished.
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• Camera Default Settings
Camera Mode Description Default
Still Mode
Flash
Auto
Image size 2592x 1944
Quality High
Exposure Compensation Auto
White Balance Auto
Scene Shooting Mode Auto
Self-timer Off
Video Mode
Resolution 640 x 480
White Balance Auto
Setup Mode
Date Format DD / MM / YY
Auto Off 1 minutes
Beep Sound On
Frequency 60 Hz
Language English
Date Stamp Off
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• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance
Your Camera should only be operated within the following environmental conditions;
• 32 - 104º Fahrenheit; 0 - 40º Celsius
• 15% - 90% relative humidity, non condensing
Battery life or image quality may be affected outside these conditions.
Camera Cautions
• NEVER immerse any part of the Camera or its accessories into any fluid or
liquid.
• ALWAYS disconnect the Camera from your PC before cleaning it.
• ALWAYS remove dust or stains with a soft cloth dampened with water or
neutral detergent.
• NEVER place hot items on the surface of the Camera.
• NEVER attempt to open or disassemble Camera as this will affect any
warranty claim.
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• Regulatory Information
FCC Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of 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. Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, 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 the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined 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 equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is needed.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.
Shielded cable must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class B FCC limits.
Under the environment with electrostatic discharge, the product may malfunction and require user to reset the product.
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