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User Guide

a600 6.0 Megapixels Digital Camera

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Product Overview

1. Shutter button

2. Flash

3. Lens

4. Power button

5. Self-timer LED

6. Speaker

7. Microphone

8. Zoom in button

9. Zoom out/ Thumbnail button

10. Power LED

11. Flash LED

12. LCD Screen

13. Left button

14. Menu button

15. Wrist strap holder

16. Mode button

17. Flash / Up button

18. Self-timer / Right button

19. Down 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

• Turning the Camera On and Off ......................................................10

• Checking the Battery Level.............................................................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

• Changing the USB Mode Between MSDC and Pictbridge. ...................22

• Restoring Default Settings..............................................................23

• Switching the Information Display and LCD Screen On and Off ...........24

3 Taking Pictures ................................................................................26

• Taking Pictures in Normal Mode ......................................................26

• Setting Flash Mode .......................................................................28

• Setting the Image Size and Compression..........................................30

• Setting Exposure Compensation for Pictures.....................................33

• Changing the ISO Speed ................................................................34

• Setting White Balance for Pictures...................................................35

• Setting the Sharpness....................................................................36

• Setting Light Metering ...................................................................37

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• Setting Self-timer ..........................................................................38

• Zoom Feature ...............................................................................39

4 Recording Video Clips .......................................................................40

• Recording Video Clips ...................................................................40

• Setting Video Image Size ...............................................................41

• Setting White Balance for Video Clips ..............................................42

5 Managing Pictures and Video Clips ....................................................43

• Reviewing Pictures ........................................................................43

• Playing the Video Clip....................................................................44

• Protecting or Unprotecting the Selected Picture or Video Clip .............44

• Running a Slide Show....................................................................45

• Deleting Picture(s) and Video Clip(s) ................................................48

6 Print Setting ....................................................................................49

• About PictBridge ...........................................................................49

• About DPOF .................................................................................57

7 Using Memory .................................................................................59

• Using memory ..............................................................................59

• Formatting Memory .......................................................................62

• Copying Pictures, Video Clips to Memory Card ................................63

8 Installing the Software Onto a Computer .............................................64

• Installing the Software ..................................................................64

• Software Included with Your Camera...............................................66

• Computer System Requirements .....................................................67

9 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer.............................98

• Before Transferring File................................... ...............................68

• Connecting to Your Computer ........................................................68

• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer..........................69

10 Troubleshooting Problems................................................................71

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• Troubleshooting ............................................................................71

11 Getting Help ..................................................................................74

• Polaroid Online Service ..................................................................74

• Customer Support .........................................................................74

• ArcSoft Software Help...................................................................74

12 Appendix.......................................................................................75

• Technical Specifications.................................................................75

• Capacity of SD Card......................................................................77

• Uninstalling Polaroid Digital Camera Driver (PC Only) .........................80

• Camera Default Settings ................................................................81

• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance ....................................................82

• Regulatory Information...................................................................83

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1 Getting Started

Designed to be the flagship for Polaroid digital cameras. This Polaroid digital camera has a 2.0 inch color LCD for viewing images. Your camera is the perfect

choice for the photographer looking for point and shoot simplicity with excellent performance and a variety of features.

Your camera has these features:

• A glass lens system for well exposed sharp pictures from 4.3 feet (125 cm) to infinity. Your camera has 4X digital zoom modes

• Built-in flash with five modes (off, auto, red-eye reduction , slow sync and on)

• Adjust your picture’s resolution for printing or emailing

• Light metering, white balance, exposure compensation to suit lighting conditions

• Experience PictBridge capability to plug-and-print your images.

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• Camera Package Contents

Quick Start Guide

4 X AAA Battery

a600

The CD-ROM includes

a600 Digital Camera Driver (PC only)

ArcSoft® PhotoStudio® 5.5 (PC) /ArcSoft® PhotoStudio® 4.3 (Mac) ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® 5 Beta (PC)

/ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® 4 (Mac)

Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™ (PC&Mac)

User Manual (in PDF format)

Warranty Card

First Class Postage Required

Post Ofce will not deliver without proper postage

Digital Imaging Products 201 Burlington Road Bedford, MA 01730-1434

Skin USB Cable

G I

T A

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Wrist Strap

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• Attaching the Wrist Strap

• Installing and Removing the Battery

Open the camera battery door by pushing it outwards as illustrated.

Insert the battery as shown.

Close the battery door by pressing it downwards then slide it back to lock.

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.

• Do not dispose the battery in fire.

• 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.

• 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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• 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 exhausted.

NOTE:

1.When battery power is exhausted, the

icon appears on the LCD screen and the camera will turn off automatically. Please replace the batteries immediately.

2.We recommend user to use Ni-mh rechargeable battery for better battery performance.

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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

Capture Mode

Still Image *

2-SEC. Self-timer

10-SEC. Self-timer

Flash Mode

Flash Off Auto Flash * Red-eye Reduction Flash Always

Slow Sync

Number of pictures that can be taken

Focus Frame

Battery Power Level

Full

Adequate

Low

Exhausted

Digital Zoom Status

SD Card

Image Size 2816 x 2112* 2304 x 1728 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 640 x 480

Histogram

2048X1536

* Default setting

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Compressin

Super Fine *

Fine

Normal

Sharpness

Strong

Normal *

Soft

ISO Sensitivity

Auto *

100

200

400

White Balance

Auto

Daylight Cloudy

Tungsten

Fluorescent

Exposure Compensation Value

Light metering

Average *

Center

Spot

2048X1536

* Default setting

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Video Mode

Recording Indicator

Video Mode

ELapsed Time

Video Resolution 320 x 240 640 x 480 *

White Balance

Auto

Daylight Cloudy

Tungsten

Fluorescent

SD Card

Playback Mode

File Type

Picture

Video Clip

File Number

Date and Time

001/002

2004/09/05

13:05:12

SD Card

Locked File

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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 Power 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.

1/2

FORMAT

DATE / TIME

AUTO OFF

BEEP

FREQUENCY

SETUP

STRONG

AVERAGE

SETUP

2/2

2. Press the

and

button to

select the SETUP option.

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3. Press the button to access the SETUP submenu.

4. Use the and buttons to select a setup option and then press the

button to enter the next submenu for that particular option.

1/2

FORMAT

DATE / TIME

AUTO OFF

BEEP

FREQUENCY

SETUP

2/2

LANGUAGE

DATE STAMP

USB MODE

DEFAULT SETTING

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. Press the button to access the DATE/TIME

submenu.

Setting the date format

3. Press the or button to select “DATE

FORMAT”.

4. Press the button.

5. Press the or button to select the

desired setting.

6. Press the

button.

Setting the date and time

3. Press the or button to select “DATE

SETUP”.

4. Press the button.

DATE / TIME

1/2

FORMAT

DATE / TIME

AUTO OFF

BEEP

FREQUENCY

SETUP

DATE / TIME

DD / MM / YY

MM / DD / YY

YY / MM / DD

DATE / TIME

DD / MM / YY

00 : 00 : 2006

01 : 01 :01

DATE FORMAT

DATE SETUP

DATE FORMAT

DATE SETUP

Press the

button to adjust the value

in the field.

Press the

button to switch to the next field.

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.

AUTO OFF

1/2

FORMAT

DATE / TIME

AUTO OFF

BEEP

FREQUENCY

SETUP

OFF

1 MIN

3 MINS

1 MINUTE / 3 MINUTES

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.

4. Select ON or OFF using the and button. Press the

button to confirm your choice and

exit from the menu window.

BEEP

1/2

FORMAT

DATE / TIME

AUTO OFF

BEEP

FREQUENCY

SETUP

OFF

•Selecting the Frequency

The correct frequency for your indoor shooting scence makes the effect of photos better.

Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 16 to access the SETUP menu.

Select the FREQUENCY option using the

button.

FREQUENCY

1/2

FORMAT

DATE / TIME

AUTO OFF

BEEP

FREQUENCY

SETUP

50 Hz

60 Hz

Press the

button to access the FREQUENCY

submenu.

Select the frequency of your own country using the and

button. Press the

button to confirm your choice and exit from the menu window.

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.

LANGUAGE

2/2

LANGUAGE

DATE STAMP

USB MODE

DEFAULT SETTING

SETUP

ENGLISH

GERMAN

FRENCH

SPANISH

ITALIANO

1/2

Press the

button to access the LANGUAGE

submenu.

Select the language you prefer using the

button. Press the

button to confirm your

choice and exit from the menu window.

• 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.

Follow the guideline in “Setup Menu” on page 16 to access the SETUP menu.

Select the DATE STAMP option using the

button.

Press the

button to access the DATE STAMP

submenu.

Select ON or OFF using the

button.

Press the

button to confirm your choice and

exit from the menu window.

DATE STAMP

2/2

LANGUAGE

DATE STAMP

USB MODE

DEFAULT SETTING

SETUP

OFF

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• Changing the USB Mode Between MSDC and Pictbridge

You can choose either MSDC or Pictbridge Camera as a driver type in this camera. Mass storage is the driver type by default.

MSDC(Mass Storage Digital Camera) is a computer interface between a computer and a digital camera which shows the digital camera as a removable disk drive attached to the computer. You may view and download pictures and video clips stored in your camera’s internal memory or a SD memory card onto your computer.

1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.

2. Access the Setup menu.

3. Press the or button to select “USB MODE”.

4. Press the button.

5. Press the or button to select the desired setting.

6. Press the

button.

USB MODE

2/2

LANGUAGE

DATE STAMP

USB MODE

DEFAULT SETTING

SETUP

MSDC

PICTBRIDGE

NOTE:

The driver type always resets to

MSDC

when the camera is turned off.

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• Restoring Default Settings

Default setting can be restored by the following steps (For more guidelines, please see “Camera Default Settings” on page 81).

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 OK using the or button. Press the

button to restore default settings and exit from

the menu window.

DEFAULT SETTING

2/2

LANGUAGE

DATE STAMP

USB MODE

DEFAULT SETTING

SETUP

CANCEL

RETURN MENU SETTING

TO DEFAULTS

NOTE:

Selecting CANCEL 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

2048X1536

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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mode:

LCD screen on with detailed information displayed

LCD screen on with information display off

Press

320

240

mode:

LCD screen on with basic information display

LCD screen on with information display off

Press

2006/01/01

12:00:00

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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 : 1.25 m (4.3 ft) ~ 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.

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