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Polaroid A550 User Manual

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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
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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.
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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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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
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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.
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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
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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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Setup
Format Date/Time Auto Off Beep
Setup
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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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Format Date/Time Auto Off Beep
Setup
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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:
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Press
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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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