Polaroid A801 User Manual
User Guide
a801 8.0 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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Table of Contents |
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Product Overview........................................................................... |
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Table of Contents........................................................................... |
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1 Getting Started ........................................................................... |
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• Camera Package Contents.......................................................... |
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• Attaching the Wrist Strap.......................................................... |
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• Installing and Removing the Battery............................................. |
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• Using Your Batteries.................................................................. |
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• Checking the Battery Level....................................................... |
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• Turning the Camera On and Off................................................ |
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2 Camera Settings........................................................................ |
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• Checking Camera Status ......................................................... |
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• Capture Modes....................................................................... |
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• Playback Mode....................................................................... |
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• Camera Modes....................................................................... |
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• How to Navigate Menus.......................................................... |
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• Setup Menu .......................................................................... |
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• Setting Date and Time ............................................................ |
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• Setting Auto Power Off .......................................................... |
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• Setting the Beep Sound On / Off ............................................. |
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• Adjusting volume control ....................................................... |
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• Setting the Display Language ................................................. |
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• Setting the Date Stamp On / Off .............................................. |
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• Adjusting the LCD Brightness................................................... |
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• Turning Sequence Number On / Off........................................... |
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• Restting to Default Settings ..................................................... |
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• Cancelling the Startup Image ................................................... |
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• Choosing the Media for Storage................................................ |
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• Selecting the Battery Type....................................................... |
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• Turning the Information Display On/Off...................................... |
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3 Taking Pictures.......................................................................... |
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• Taking Pictures in Normal Mode................................................ |
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• Setting Flash Mode ................................................................ |
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• Setting Self-timer.................................................................... |
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• Setting the Picture Resolution and Compression.......................... |
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• Setting the Sharpness ............................................................. |
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• Zoom Feature ........................................................................ |
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• Specifying the Quick Review Period .......................................... |
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• Setting Exposure Compensation................................................ |
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• Setting White Balance............................................................. |
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4 Recording Video Clips................................................................. |
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• Recording Video Clips ............................................................. |
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• Setting Video Resolution.......................................................... |
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• Setting Exposure Compensation for Video Clips.......................... |
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• Setting White Balance for Video Clips........................................ |
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5 Managing Pictures and Video Clips............................................... |
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• Reviewing Pictures ................................................................. |
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• Reviewing Pictures and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail ................ |
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• Magnifying & Trimming the Displayed Picture............................. |
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• Playing a Video Clip on LCD Screen........................................... |
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• Protecting/Unprotecting Pictures and Video Clips ...................... |
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• Running a Slide Show.............................................................. |
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• Copy to Card ......................................................................... |
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• Copy from Card ..................................................................... |
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• Deleting Pictures or Video Clip ................................................. |
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6 Print Settings............................................................................ |
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• About PictBridge..................................................................... |
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• About DPOF .......................................................................... |
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7 Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card............................................... |
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• Using the SD Card.................................................................. |
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• Formatting a SD card .............................................................. |
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8 Installing the Software onto a Computer....................................... |
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• Installing the Software............................................................. |
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• Software Included with Your Camera......................................... |
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• Computer System Requirements............................................... |
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9 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer..................... |
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• Before Transferring Files.......................................................... |
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• Connecting to Your Computer.................................................. |
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• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer.................... |
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10 Troubleshooting Problems......................................................... |
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11 Getting Help............................................................................ |
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• Polaroid Online Services........................................................... |
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• ArcSoft Software Help............................................................. |
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12 Appendix................................................................................ |
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• Technical specifications........................................................... |
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• Storage Capacities.................................................................. |
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• Uninstalling Polaroid a801 Driver (PC only)................................. |
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• Camera Default Settings.......................................................... |
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• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance.............................................. |
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• Regulatory Information............................................................ |
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1 Getting Started
Thank you for selecting the new Polaroid a801 digital camera for your imaging needs. Incorporated with Polaroid’s sophisticated technology, your exquisitely compact camera will offer a powerful range of high-end, easy-to-use functions. It will allow you to capture those special occasions with life-like clarity and beautiful color renditions.
Outstanding features that your a801 digital camera has:
•A high quality glass lens system for well exposed sharp pictures from 1.2m to infinity including a 4X digital zoom mode:
•Built-in flash with four modes (Auto, Red-eye reduction, Off and Always on)
•Adjust your picture’s resolution for printing or emailing .
•Automatic white balance and exposure compensation to suit lighting conditions .
•PictBridge capability to plug-and-print your images .
•Large 2.0 inch LCD screen for easier image preview and review.
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• Camera Package Contents
CAMER
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Digital Imaging Products
201 Burlington Road
Bedford, MA 01730-1434
a801 |
Quick Start Guide |
Warranty Card |
Skin |
4 x AAA Battery |
USB Cable |
Wrist Strap |
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a801 Digital Camera Driver (PC only) |
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ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® 5 (PC) |
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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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• Using Your Batteries
Our laboratory testing has shown that our digital camera models comply with industry standard battery consumption levels (Camera & Imaging Products Association commonly known as CIPA).
All digital cameras are high drain products. For the best performance and prolonged battery life, we recommend the use of high capacity batteries designed for such applications.
NOTE:
It is very important that the correct battery type be chosen. Go to page 26 to make your selection.
Here are some helpful hints to extend battery life considerably by limiting the following activities:
•Reviewing the pictures on the LCD Screen
•Using the optical viewfinder (if your camera has one) to frame the subject when taking pictures
•Reduce the excessive use of the flash
•Remove batteries from your camera when not in use for long periods of time.
WARNING!
•Batteries should be replaced by an adult.
•Use recommended or equivalent type of batteries only.
•Insert the batteries in the correct orientation.
•Remove exhausted batteries from the camera immediately.
•Do not short the supply terminals.
•Please dispose of the batteries properly.
These instructions should be retained for future reference.
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• Checking the Battery Level
Check the battery power level before taking pictures.
1.Turn on the camera.
2.Check the battery power level that appears on the LCD screen.
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• Checking Camera Status
Turn on the camera, view the camera’s LCD screen to check which camera settings are active. Those particular features whose icons are not displayed are not activated.
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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 these modes.
• How to Navigate Menus
Menus are used to select capture and play settings, as well as other camera settings like the Date/Time and Auto Power Off.
1.Press the 
button to enter Menu Settings. Press the 
button and press the 
button to enter setup settings.
2.Press the 
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buttons to scroll up and down through menu bars.
3.Press the 
button to enter. Press the 
button to back to menu bars.
4.Press the 
and 
buttons to select options.
5.Press the 
button to confirm your choice.
Resolution
3264X2448
3072X2304
2816X2112
2048X1536
1/2
Menu Settings
SETUP
Date /Time
Auto Power Off
Beep Sound
Volume
1/4
Setup Settings
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• Setup Menu
You can change the basic settings of the camera in Capture and Video modes.Here we take the 
mode for an example.
1.Press the 
button and press the 
button to enter setup menu.
2.Press the 
and 
buttons to scroll up and
down through menu bars.
3. Press the 
button to enter. Press the 
button to back to menu bars.
4. Press the 
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• Setting the Date and Time
1.Access the setup menu.
2.Press 
or 
button to select 
(DATE / TIME).
3.Press the 
button to enter.
4.Press the 
or 
button to select a field, such as year, month, day, hour, minute, and date format.
5.Press 
or 
button to adjust the value in the field and select the date format.
6.Press the 
button to confirm your choice.
NOTE:
• This setting is also available in 
(Video) mode.
SETUP
Date /Time
Auto Power Off
Beep Sound
Volume
1/4
Date /Time
2007.01.01 12:00:00 YY.MM.DD
Need help with your digital camera?
Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon:
Or visit www.polaroid.com.
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• Setting Auto Power Off
The camera performs the following power save operation to conserve battery power.
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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.
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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 any of the buttons.
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• Adjusting Volume Control
Volume can be adjusted for beep sounds and video clips.
1. Access the setup menu.
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• Setting the Display Language
Under this setting, you can select the language you prefer for the LCD |
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or 
button to select 
(LANGUAGE).
3.Press the 
button to enter.
4.Press the 
or 
button to select the desired setting.
5.Press the 
button to confirm your choice.
Language
Date Stamp
LCD Brightness
Format
2/4
Language
English
Deutsch
Français
Español
1/2
Language
Italiano
Português
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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.Access the setup menu.
2.Press the 
or 
button to select 
(Date Stamp).
3.Press the 
button to enter.
4.Press the 
or 
button to select the desired setting.
SETUP
Language
Date Stamp
LCD Brightness
Format
2/4
Date Stamp
Date / Time
Date
Off
5. Press the 
button to confirm your choice.
• Adjusting the LCD Brightness
This setting enables you to adjust the brightness for the LCD screen.
1. Access the setup menu.
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to select |
ICON (LCD |
Brightness). |
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button to enter.
4.Press the 
or 
button to select the desired setting.
5.Press the 
button to confirm your choice.
SETUP
Language
Date Stamp
LCD Brightness
Format
2/4
LCD Brightness
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• Turning Sequence Number On / Off
The instructions below show how to select the way file numbers are assigned.
1. Access the setup menu.
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to select |
ICON |
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button to enter.
4.Press the 
or 
button to select the desired setting.
5.Press the 
button to confirm your choice.
SETUP
Sequence No.
Default Setting
Opening
Storage Media
3/4
Sequence No.
Off
On
ON The file numbers are reassigned to the start each time when any images are removed from the memory card or internal memory is formatted. New images recorded on the memory card with existing files are given the next available number.
OFF A file number is assigned to a recorded image and memorized and images recorded onto a memory card start from the next number.
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• Resetting to Default Settings
Default setting can be restored by the following steps (For more guidelines, please see “Camera Default Settings” on page 84 ).
1.Access the setup menu.
2.Press the 
or 
to select 
ICON (Default Settings).
3.Press the 
button to enter.
4.Press the 
or 
button to select the desired setting.
5.Press the 
button to confirm your choice.
NOTE:
SETUP
Sequence No.
Default Setting
Opening
Storage Media
3/4
Default Setting
Return Menu Setting
To Default
Cancel
OK
Selecting CANCEL will cancel the operation and exit from the menu window.
Need help with your digital camera?
Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon:
Or visit www.polaroid.com.
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• Canceling the Startup Image
A startup animation image appears on the LCD screen for a few seconds when the camera is turned on.
You may cancel displaying the startup image according to the following steps:
1. Access the setup menu.
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button to enter.
4.Press the 
or 
button to select the desired setting.
5.Press the 
button to confirm your choice.
SETUP
Sequence No.
Default Setting
Opening
Storage Media
3/4
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• Choosing the Media for Storage
You can choose your preferred media for images or video clips storage.
1. Access the setup menu. |
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Sequence No.
2.Press the 
or 
to select 
ICON (Storage Media).
Default Setting
Opening
Storage Media
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or 
button to select the desired setting.
Storage Media
Auto
Int. Memory
5. Press the 
button to confirm your choice.
SD Card
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• Selecting the Battery Type
To ensure the camera displays battery.level correctly, set the type to match the batteries used.
1.Access the setup menu.
2.Press the 
or 
to select 
ICON (Battery Type).
3.Press the 
button to enter.
4.Press the 
or 
button to select the desired setting.
5.Press the 
button to confirm your choice.
SETUP
Battery Type
4/4
Battery Type
Alkaline
NiMH
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• Turning the Information Display On/Off
Press the 
button each time switches the LCD screen to the next display mode in the following mode.
LCDScreenOn/OffButton
Still Image Mode
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