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User Guide
a700 7.0 Megapixel 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
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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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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
• 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.............................68
• Before Transferring File................................... ...............................68
• Connecting to Your Computer ........................................................68
• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer..........................69
10 Troubleshooting Problems................................................................70
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• Troubleshooting ............................................................................70
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 4.1 feet (120 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
4 X AAA Battery
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Warranty Card
First Class
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Digital Imaging Products
201 Burlington Road
Bedford, MA 01730-1434
USB CableSkin
The CD-ROM includes
a700 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)
Wrist Strap
Quick Start Guide
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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.
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Insert the battery as shown.
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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.
• 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.
• 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.
Battery is empty.
Batter power is exhausted.
NOTE:
1.When battery power is empty, the
icon appears on the LCD screen.
Taking pictures is possible in the non-flash mode.
2.When battery power is exhausted, the
icon appears on the LCD screen
and then the camera will turn off automatically in a few seconds. Please
replace the battery immediately.
3.We recommend user to use Ni-mh rechargeable battery.
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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
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
Empty
Exhausted
Digital Zoom Status
SD Card
Image Size
3072 x 2304*
2304 x 1728
2048 x 1536
1600 x 1200
640 x 480
Histogram
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* Default setting
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Compressin
Super Fine *
Fine
Normal
Sharpness
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ISO Sensitivity
Auto *
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White Balance
Auto
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Daylight
Cloudy
Tungsten
Fluorescent
Exposure Compensation
Value
Light metering
Average
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Spot
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Video Mode
Recording Indicator
Video Mode
ELapsed Time
Video Resolution
320 x 240
640 x 480 *
White Balance
Auto
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Daylight
Cloudy
Tungsten
Fluorescent
SD Card
Playback Mode
File Type
Picture
Video Clip
File Number
Date and Time
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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.
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DATE / TIME
AUTO OFF
BEEP
FREQUENCY
SETUP
SETUP
SETUP
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.
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FORMAT
DATE / TIME
AUTO OFF
BEEP
FREQUENCY
SETUP
SETUP
2/2
LANGUAGE
DATE STAMP
USB MODE
DEFAULT SETTING
SETUP
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
DATE / TIME
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FORMAT
DATE / TIME
AUTO OFF
BEEP
FREQUENCY
SETUP
SETUP
DATE / TIME
DATE / TIME
DD / MM / YY
MM / DD / YY
YY / MM / DD
DATE / TIME
DATE / TIME
DATE / TIME
DATE / TIME
DD / MM / YY
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01 : 01 :01
DATE FORMAT
DATE SETUP
DATE FORMAT
DATE SETUP
5. Press the or button to adjust the value
in the field.
6. Press the button to switch to the next field.
7. 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.
AUTO OFF
AUTO OFF
1/2
FORMAT
DATE / TIME
AUTO OFF
BEEP
FREQUENCY
SETUP
SETUP
OFF
1 MIN
3 MIN
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.
BEEP
BEEP
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FORMAT
DATE / TIME
AUTO OFF
BEEP
FREQUENCY
SETUP
SETUP
ON
OFF
•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.
FREQUENCY
FREQUENCY
1/2
FORMAT
DATE / TIME
AUTO OFF
BEEP
FREQUENCY
SETUP
SETUP
50 Hz
60 Hz
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.
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
LANGUAGE
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LANGUAGE
DATE STAMP
USB MODE
DEFAULT SETTING
SETUP
SETUP
ENGLISH
GERMAN
FRENCH
SPANISH
ITALIANO
1/2
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.
• 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.
DATE STAMP
DATE STAMP
2/2
LANGUAGE
DATE STAMP
USB MODE
DEFAULT SETTING
SETUP
SETUP
ON
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
USB MODE
2/2
LANGUAGE
DATE STAMP
USB MODE
DEFAULT SETTING
SETUP
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.
DEFAULT SETTING
DEFAULT SETTING
2/2
LANGUAGE
DATE STAMP
USB MODE
DEFAULT SETTING
SETUP
SETUP
CANCEL
OK
RETURN MENU SETTING
TO DEFAULTS
NOTE:
Selecting CANCEL will cancel the operation and return to the previous
menu.
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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
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3072X2304
N
3072X2304
LCD screen on with basic
information display
LCD screen on with basic
information and a histogram
LCD screen on with
information display off
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In
mode:
LCD screen on with detailed
information displayed
LCD screen on with
information display off
Press
Press
320
X
240
In
mode:
LCD screen on with basic
information display
LCD screen on with
information display off
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 : 1.20 m (4.1 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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