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Polaroid A801 User Manual

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a801 8.0 Megapixel Digital Camera
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1. Shutter button Flash
2. Lens
3. Power button
4. Self-timer LED
5. Speaker
6. Microphone
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8. Zoom in button Zoom out/ Thumbail button
9. Power LED
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11. Flash LED LCD Screen
12. Left button
13. Menu button
14. Wrist strap holder
15. Mode button
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17. Flash / Up button Self-timer / Right button
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19. Delete / Down button LCD screen on/ off button
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21. OK
22. Tripod mount USB port
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24. Battery / SD card door
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Table of Contents
Product Overview ...........................................................................2
Table of Contents ...........................................................................3
1 Getting Started .......................................................................... 6
• Camera Package Contents .........................................................7
• Attaching the Wrist Strap ..........................................................8
• Installing and Removing the Battery ............................................8
• Using Your Batteries .................................................................9
• Checking the Battery Level ......................................................10
• Turning the Camera On and Off ...............................................10
2 Camera Settings ........................................................................11
• Checking Camera Status ........................................................ 11
• Capture Modes ......................................................................11
• Playback Mode .......................................................................14
• Camera Modes ....................................................................... 15
• How to Navigate Menus .......................................................... 15
• Setup Menu .......................................................................... 16
• Setting Date and Time ...........................................................17
• Setting Auto Power Off ..........................................................18
• Setting the Beep Sound On / Off ............................................19
• Adjusting volume control ....................................................... 19
• Setting the Display Language ................................................. 20
• Setting the Date Stamp On / Off ............................................. 21
• Adjusting the LCD Brightness ...................................................21
• Turning Sequence Number On / Off ..........................................22
• Restting to Default Settings ....................................................23
• Cancelling the Startup Image .................................................. 24
• Choosing the Media for Storage ............................................... 25
• Selecting the Battery Type ......................................................26
• Turning the Information Display On/Off .....................................27
3 Taking Pictures ......................................................................... 29
• Taking Pictures in Normal Mode ...............................................29
• Setting Flash Mode ................................................................30
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• Setting Self-timer ................................................................... 32
• Setting the Picture Resolution and Compression .........................33
• Setting the Sharpness ............................................................36
• Zoom Feature .......................................................................37
• Specifying the Quick Review Period .........................................38
• Setting Exposure Compensation ...............................................39
• Setting White Balance ............................................................. 40
4 Recording Video Clips ................................................................41
• Recording Video Clips ............................................................41
• Setting Video Resolution ......................................................... 42
• Setting Exposure Compensation for Video Clips .........................43
• Setting White Balance for Video Clips .......................................44
5 Managing Pictures and Video Clips .............................................. 45
• Reviewing Pictures ................................................................ 45
• Reviewing Pictures and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail ................ 45
• Magnifying & Trimming the Displayed Picture ............................46
• Playing a Video Clip on LCD Screen ..........................................46
• Protecting/Unprotecting Pictures and Video Clips ......................47
• Running a Slide Show .............................................................48
• Copy to Card ........................................................................49
• Copy from Card ....................................................................50
• Deleting Pictures or Video Clip ................................................51
6 Print Settings ............................................................................ 53
• About PictBridge .................................................................... 53
• About DPOF ......................................................................... 61
7 Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card ..............................................63
• Using the SD Card .................................................................. 63
• Formatting a SD card .............................................................66
8 Installing the Software onto a Computer ......................................67
• Installing the Software ............................................................67
• Software Included with Your Camera ........................................69
• Computer System Requirements ...............................................70
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9 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer ....................71
• Before Transferring Files ..........................................................71
• Connecting to Your Computer .................................................. 71
• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer ...................72
10 Troubleshooting Problems .........................................................74
11 Getting Help ...........................................................................77
• Polaroid Online Services ..........................................................77
• ArcSoft Software Help ............................................................77
12 Appendix ................................................................................78
• Technical specifications ..........................................................78
• Storage Capacities ..................................................................80
• Uninstalling Polaroid a801 Driver (PC only) ................................83
• Camera Default Settings ..........................................................84
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance .............................................86
• Regulatory Information ............................................................ 87
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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 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.
four modes (Auto, Red-eye reduction, Off and Always
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Quick Start Guide Warranty Card
Skin 4 x AAA Battery USB Cable
Wrist Strap The CD-ROM Includes:
a801 Digital Camera Driver (PC only)
ArcSoft® PhotoStudio® 5.5 (PC)
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ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® 5 (PC)
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User Manual (in PDF format)
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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 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.
Battery power is full.
Battery power is adequate.
Battery power is low.
Batter power is exhausted. Please
replace the battery.
• Turning the Camera On and Off
1. Press the (POWER) button until the
Power on LED screen turns on.
2. Press the (POWER) button again to
turn the power off.
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2 Camera Settings
• 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.
• Capture Modes
Still Image Mode
No. Description Icon Ref. Page
1 Capture Mode
2 Flash Mode
3 Self-timer
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8 Internal Memory/ SD Card
9 Battery Power Level
10 Histogram
11 Digital Zoom Factor X 1.0 ............ X 4.0 37
12 White balance 40
13 Exposure Compensation Value 39
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Video Mode
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No. Description Icon Ref. Page
1 Video Mode 41
2 Exposure 43
3 White balance 44
4 Record indicator
5 Recorded Time 00:00:03
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4 Resolution 3264 X 2448
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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 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 and buttons to select
options.
5. Press the button to confirm your choice.
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Menu Settings
SETUP
Date /Time
Auto Power Off
Beep Sound
Volume
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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.
Press the and buttons to scroll up and
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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.
6. Press the button to exit the setup menu.
Menu button
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Date /Time
Auto Power Off
Beep Sound
Volume
SETUP
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Date /Time
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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.
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Date /Time
Auto Power Off
Beep Sound
Volume
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Date /Time
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• Setting Auto Power Off
The camera performs the following power save operation to conserve battery power.
Auto Power Off
Off
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3 Minutes
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1. Access the setup menu.
2. Press the or button to select (Auto Power Off).
3. Press the button to enter.
4. Press or to select the desired setting.
Date /Time
Auto Power Off
Beep Sound Volume
5. Press the button to confirm your choice.
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.
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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.
SETUP
1. Access the setup menu.
2. Press the or button to select
(Beep Sound).
3. Press the button to enter.
4. Press the or button to select the desired
setting.
5. Press the button to confirm your choice.
Date /Time Auto Power Off
Beep Sound
Volume
Beep Sound
Off
On
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• Adjusting Volume Control
Volume can be adjusted for beep sounds and video clips.
1. Access the setup menu.
2. Press the or button to select
(Volume).
3. Press the button to enter.
4. Press the or button to select the desired
setting.
5. Press the button to confirm your choice.
Date /Time
Auto Power Off
Beep Sound
Volume
SETUP
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Volume
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• Setting the Display Language
Under this setting, you can select the language you prefer for the LCD screen.
1. Access the setup menu.
2. Press the 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
SETUP
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Language
English
Deutsch
Français
Español
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Language
Italiano
Português
日本语
简体中文
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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.
Date Stamp
Date / Time
Date
Off
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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.
Language
Date Stamp
LCD Brightness
Format
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.
2. Press the or to select ICON (LCD
Brightness).
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
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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.
2. Press the or to select ICON
(Sequence No.).
Sequence No.
Default Setting
Opening
Storage Media
3. Press the button to enter.
4. Press the or button to select the
desired setting.
5. Press the button to confirm your choice.
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.
SETUP
Sequence No.
Off
On
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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 ).
Default Setting
To Default
Cancel
OK
SETUP
1. Access the setup menu.
2. Press the or to select ICON
(Default Settings).
Sequence No.
Default Setting
Opening
Storage Media
3. Press the button to enter.
4. Press the or button to select the
desired setting.
Return Menu Setting
5. Press the button to confirm your choice.
NOTE:
Selecting CANCEL will cancel the operation and exit from the menu window.
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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.
2. Press the or to select ICON
(Opening).
3. Press the button to enter.
4. Press the or button to select the
desired setting.
5. Press the button to confirm your choice.
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Opening
Off
On
• Choosing the Media for Storage
You can choose your preferred media for images or video clips storage.
1. Access the setup menu.
2. Press the or to select ICON (Storage Media).
3. Press the button to enter.
4. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
5. Press the button to confirm your choice.
Sequence No.
Default Setting
Opening
Storage Media
Int. Memory
Storage Media
Auto
SD Card
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Auto Images and video clips are stored on SD card if
present otherwise the camera selects internal memory.
Int. Memory The images or video clips will be stored in internal
memory first.
SD Card The images or video clips will be stored in SD card
first
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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.
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Battery Type
Battery Type
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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.
Still Image Mode
LCD Screen On/Off Button
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Playback Mode
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3 Taking Pictures
Before you take pictures, please read this note rst:
NOTE:
Never remove the batteries 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
You can take pictures at approximately 1.2m to infinity.
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 button to set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Frame your subject using the LCD screen.
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. Press the button to set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button to cycle through the flash settings and select the
1.2m (3.9 ft) to 2.0 m (6.6 ft)
one you need. The icon (according to the flash setting you selected) will appear on the LCD screen
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The camera has four flash modes (default setting is Auto Flash). Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows.
Display Option Description
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Red-eye Reduction
Auto
Flash Off
Always On
The ash res automatically as needed. Use this
setting to take most pictures.
The ash does not re. Use this setting for outdoor pictures or where ash is prohibited or may be distracting. Use when shooting toward a reective
surface, such as a window or mirror. If you do not have enough light when using this setting, your pictures will be too dark.
The ash res for every picture. Use this setting in high-contrast situations to provide ash or use it
indoors in low light.
The ash res a few times before taking your picture
to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
NOTE:
• Flash modes are only used in still image shooting.
• Never touch or block the ash with your ngers.
Need help with your digital camera?
Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon:
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• Setting Self-timer
Your camera is designed with a self timer function which will allow you to take pictures with a count down of 2 or 10 seconds.
1. Press the button to set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button to select self-timer.
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Off Record a single image
2-SEC Take a picture after a count down of 2 seconds
10-SEC Take a picture after a count down of 10 seconds
3. Capture procedures are the same as for taking a picture in the normal capture mode. See page 29 .
NOTE:
This feature is only available in Still Image mode.
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Place the camera on a at surface or use a tripod when using the self-timer function
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• Setting the Picture Resolution and Compression
Picture resolution 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.
Resolution setting
1. Press the button to set the camera
to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button to enter menu bar.
3. Press the or to select
(Resolution).
4. Press the button to enter.
5. Press the or button to select the
desired setting.
6. Press the button to confirm your choice.
Resolution
Compression
Sharpness
Quick Review
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Compression setting
1. Press the button to set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button to enter menu bar.
3. Press the or to select ICON
(Compression).
4. Press the button to enter.
5. Press the or button to select the
desired setting.
6. Press the button to confirm your
choice.
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Resolution
Compression
Sharpness
Quick Review
Compression
Super Fine
Fine
Normal
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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 11MB internal memory .You can expand memory using a Polaroid SD memory card. Please refer to “Capacity of SD Card” on page 80 for further details.
Compression
Resolution
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3072 X 2304 3 7 10
2816 X 2112 4 8 18
2048 X 1536 6 16 23
1600 X 1200 9 27 39
640 X 480 53 119 159
Super Fine
Fine
Normal
NOTE:
Scene complexity affects a picture’s le size. For example, a picture of trees in autumn has a larger le size than pictures 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 the Sharpness
Use the sharpness setting to highlight or blend the edges of subjects in pictures.
1. Press the button to set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button to enter menu bar.
3. Press the or to select ICON
Resolution
Compression
Sharpness
Quick Review
STILL
(Sharpness).
4. Press the button to enter.
5. Press the or button to select the
Strong
Normal
Soft
Sharpness
desired setting.
6. Press the button to confirm your
choice.
STRONG Increases contrast on the edge of the picture. Image color noise
(grain) may occur in the recording image.
NORMAL The edges of the image are sharp, this is suitable for printing.
SOFT Softens the edge of the picture, creating a “soft focus”
effect.
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• Zoom Feature
Your camera is designed with 4X digital zoom. This feature allows you zoom in on the central area of a photo and only photograph the enlarged portion of the picture.
Zoom In or Out the Image
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1. Turn on the camera.
2. Press the camera mode to set the camera mode to Still Image or Video mode.
3. Press the Zoom In or Zoom Out button to zoom in or zoom out the subject image. The zoom status is shown on the LCD screen.
4. 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 Zoom Out button.
NOTE:
• You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom.
• Digital zoom feature is also available in Video and Playback modes.
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• Specifying the Quick Review Period
A quick review of pictures (after pictures have been taken) is available with options of 2 or 5 seconds.
Follow the instructions below to set the quick review period:
1. Press the button to set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button to enter menu bar.
3. Press the or to select ICON (Quick Review).
4. Press the button to enter.
5. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
6. Press the button to confirm your choice.
Need help with your digital camera?
Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon:
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Compression
Sharpness
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• Setting Exposure Compensation You can adjust the exposure compensation value (EV) within the range of -2EV to +2EV in order to compensate for current lighting conditions. This setting can be used to obtain better results when shooting with backlighting, indirect indoor lighting, a dark background, and so on.
1. Press the button to set the camera to Still Image mode.
Exposure
2. Press the button.
3. Current option is “EXPOSURE”.
4. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
5. Press the button to confirm your choice.
NOTE:
• A higher EV value is used for light-colored and backlit subjects. A lower EV value
is better for dark-colored and 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
Selecting the right type of white balance can help to make the color of a subject appear more natural under the type of lighting that is available.
1. Press the button to set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select “WHITE BALANCE”.
4. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
5. Press the button to confirm your choice.
Option Description
Automatic adjustment. Use this for most picture taking scenes.
Outdoor sunny day
Cloudy
Indoors, illuminated by incandescent lighting
Indoors, illuminated by uorescent lighting
NOTE:
This setting is also available in (Video) mode.
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White Balance
Auto
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4 Recording Video Clips
• Recording Video Clips
Use the Video mode to record video clips with audio.
1. Press the button to set the camera to (Video mode).
NOTE:
The icon will appear on the LCD screen, indicating the Video mode is activated.
2. Frame your subject using the LCD screen.
3. Press the Shutter button to start recording.
4. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording, or recording stops when the current memory is full.
5. Press the or button to zoom in or out the subject.
NOTE:
• Digital zoom feature is not available in (Video) mode.
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• Setting Video Resolution
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 button to set the camera to (Video mode).
Resolution
VIDEO
2. Press the button.
3. Press the button to select (Resolution).
4. Press the button to enter.
5. Press the and button to select the
Resolution
640X480
320X240
desired setting.
6. Press the button.
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 Polaroid SD memory card. Please refer to “Capacity of SD Card” on page 80 for further details.
Resolution: 640 X 480 Approx. 0.35 minute (30 fps) 320 X 240 Approx. 0.8 minutes (30 fps)
NOTE:
is the default value, suitable for viewing on TV. is suitable for viewing on PC.
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• Setting Exposure Compensation for Video Clips
You can adjust the exposure compensation value (EV) within the range of –2EV to +2EV 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 button to set the camera to (Video mode).
Exposure
2. Press the button.
3. Current option is (Exposure).
4. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
5. Press the button.
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 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 button to set the camera to (Video mode).
2. Press the button.
Exposure
3. Press the and button to select (White Balance).
4. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
5. Press the button.
Option Description
Automatic adjustment. Use this for most picture taking scenes.
Outdoor sunny day
Cloudy
Indoors, illuminated by incandescent lighting
Indoors, illuminated by uorescent lighting
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5 Managing Pictures and Video Clips
• Reviewing Pictures
001-0012
1. Press the button to set the camera to
Playback mode.
2. Use the
taken.
and buttons to view the pictures
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• Reviewing Pictures and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail
You can view up to 9 picture and video clip files at a time on the LCD screen by using the thumbnail function.
1. Press the button to set the camera to
Playback mode.
2. Press the button and up to 9 thumbnail
files appear on the LCD screen .
3. Press the , , ,or button to select a
thumbnail file.
4. Press the or button to view the file in
full screen.
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• Magnifying & Trimming the Displayed Picture
1. Press the button to set the camera to Playback mode.
2. Use the or buttons to select a picture.
3. Press to magnify the select picture.
X4.0
4. Press the , , or button to move around the magnified
picture.
5. Press the button to view the picture in the original size.
001-0012
• Playing a Video Clip on LCD Screen
1. Press the button to set the camera to Playback mode.
2. Press the and buttons to select the desired video clip.
3. Press the button to start playing the video clip.
4. Press the button again to pause.
5. Press the button to stop the video clip.
001-0013 001-0013
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• Protecting/Unprotecting Pictures and Video Clips
1. Press the button to set the camera to Playback mode.
2. Press button.
3. Press the or button to select
“PROTECT”.
4. Press the button to enter.
5. Press the or button to select the
desired setting.
6. Press the button.
Protect
Slide Show Copy To Card Copy From Card
PLAYBACK
Protect
Off
On
OFF To remove protection from the selected protected file. The
icon will disappear from the LCD screen.
ON To protect the selected file. The icon will appear on the
LCD screen.
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• Running 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 button to set the camera to Playback mode.
2. Press button.
3. Press the or button to select “Slide Show”.
4. Press the button to enter.
5. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
6. Press the button.
The slide show will automatically run from the currently displayed picture after you press the button. Press the button to stop the slide show.
Protect
Slide Show
Copy To Card Copy From Card
2 Seconds
5 Seconds 8 Seconds
PLAYBACK
Slide Show
2 ,5 ,8 SECONDS Every picture will be seen on the LED at an interval
of 2,5,8 seconds continuously.
NOTE:
The slide show will keep running as long as there is power.
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• Copy to Card
This setting allows you to copy pictures and video clips stored in the internal memory to a memory card.
1. Insert an SD card into the camera.
2. Turn on the camera. Set the camera’s storage media to internal memory.
Protect Slide Show
Copy To Card
Copy From Card
PLAYBACK
3. Press the button to set the camera to Playback mode.
4. Press button.
5. Press the or button to select “Copy
Copy To Card
This Image
All Images
To Card”.
6. Press the button to enter.
7. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
8. Press the button.
THIS IMAGE Copy the selected picture or video clip. Please select the
picture or video you want to copy before pressing the
button.
ALL IMAGES Copy all pictures and video clips stored in the current
memory.
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• Copy From Card
This setting allows you to copy pictures and video clips stored in the memory card to internal memory.
1. Insert an SD card into the camera.
2. Turn on the camera.
3. Press the button to set the camera
Protect Slide Show
Copy To Card
Copy From Card
PLAYBACK
to Playback mode.
4. Press button.
5. Press the or button to select “Copy From Card”.
Copy From Card
This Image
All Images
6. Press the button to enter.
7. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
8. Press the button.
THIS IMAGE Copy the selected picture or video clip. Please select the
picture or video you want to copy before pressing the
button.
ALL IMAGES Copy all pictures and video clips stored in the current
memory.
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• Deleting Pictures or Video Clip
1. Press the button to set the camera to
Playback mode.
Deleting a Single Picture or Video Clip
2. Press the or button to select the picture or video clip you want to delete.
3. Press the button.
4. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
5. Press the button.
6. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
7. Press the button to confirm your choice.
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This Image
All
Erase This ?
Cancel
OK
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Deleting All Pictures and Video Clips
2. Press the button.
3. Press the
4. Press the button.
5. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
or button to select “All”.
Delete button
This Image
All
6. Press the button to confirm your choice.
Erase all images & videos ?
Cancel
OK
This Image Delete a selected unprotected option.
All Delete all the unprotected files in the current memory.
NOTE:
• Protected les cannot be deleted. Remove protection before
deleting.
• All deleted pictures and video clips cannot be recovered.
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6 Print Settings
• 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
Turn on the camera and the printer.
2. Selecting PictBridge mode
set the camera to palyback mode and select the PictBridge mode.Refer to page 56 for details.
3. Connecting the camera to the printer
Refer to "Camera / Printer Connection" on page 55 for details.
4. Select print settings.
Use the camera's function and navigation buttons to select the print settings.
5. Printing
Press the button to start printing.
printer and make preparations (paper, ink cassette, cartridge, etc.) as required.
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Printing Errors
Printing operation may still fail with some errors even if you press the
button after selecting “CONTINUE”. In that case, select “CANCEL” and
press the button.
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
PAPER IS JAMMED The paper is jammed during printing.
PAPER IS NEARLY EMPTY Paper cassette almost out of paper.
PAPER TYPE IS NOT SUPPORTED
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
PRINTER IS OCCUPIED The printer is performing maintenance or occupied by
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.
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.
cannot be cut or torn off
Paper type or size is not supported by the printer or paper found in the printer does not match request.
source.
other external device.
missing print head.
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Selecting PictBridge Mode
1. Press the button to set the
camera to Playback mode.
DPOF
Pictbridge
PRINT SETTING
2. Press the button and press the
button to enter print setting.
3. Press or button to select the
PICTBRIDGE option.
NOTE:
To print a single image, select the image before enabling PictBridge
mode.
Camera / Printer Connection
4. Plug Series A of the USB cable into the marked socket on your printer. Plug USB/DC of the USB cable into the port on your camera. Location of USB socket will vary from printer to printer.
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USB Series “A” plug connects
to your printer
Plug USB cable into the port of
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5. System will enter Pictbridge menu automatically.
Pictbridge
Please Connect To Device
Device Is Connect
This Image
All Images
All Index
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.
Selecting Print Settings
1. Press or button to select the
print mode.
This Image
All Images
All Index
2. The following options are available.
THIS IMAGE Print the selected image in the camera’s internal memory or a memory card
ALL IMAGES Print all images in the camera’s internal memory or a memory card
ALL INDEX All images in the camera’s internal memory or a memory card are given an
according to specified settings. Use the left or right button to designate the image you want to print before selecting the print settings.
according to the specified settings.
index and printed according to the specified settings.
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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 select the print settings.
No.of Copy
2
1/
Number of Copies
Print Layout
File Name On/Off
Date Stamp On/Off
05
1
Off
On
Select a setting item using the up or down button and select setting contents using the left or right button.
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 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
05
1
Off
On
1/2
Selecting Print Layout
1. Press the or button to select “N-UP LAYOUT”.
2. Press the or button to specify the
N-Up Layout
05
1
Off
On
number of printed images on a page.
DEFAULT Print settings differ according to the printer model. 1/2/4/6/8 Specify the number of printed images on a page. BORDERLESS Print right to the edge of the page.
Setting the File Name On/Off
1. Press the or button to select “FILE NAME”.
2. Press the or button to select “DEFAULT”, “ON” or “OFF”.
File name
05
1
Off
On
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 or button to select “DATE STAMPING”.
2. Press the or button to select “DEFAULT”, “ON” or “OFF”.
Date Stamping
05
1
Off
On
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 or button to select “SIZE”.
2. Press the or button to select the
A4
paper size.
The following paper sizes are
supported: 8” x 10”, 4” x 6”, A4, A6, 11” x 17”, B5, postcard and default.
DEFAULT Print settings differ according to the printer model.
Printing
1. Press the button.
2. Press the or button to select “OK”.
3. Press the button.
Press the button to return to the print setting window.
Size
2
1/
2/2
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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 digital camera images should be printed and how many copies of the image 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 button to set the camera
to Playback mode.
4. Press the button and press the
button to enter print setting.
5. Press or button to select the
DPOF option.
PRINT SETTING
DPOF
Pictbridge
DPOF
Select Images
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6. Press the button to enter.
7. Press the or button to select the
DPOF
desired setting.
Print 05 Images?
8. Press the button.
9. Specifying the number of printing copy
using the or button.
10. Press the button.
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.
SELECT IMAGES 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
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7 Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card
• Using the SD Card
Your camera comes with built-in flash memory for storing pictures and video clips. You can expand the memory by using a Polaroid SD card (sold separately) (up to 2GB). 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 80 to 81 for storage capacities.
Memory card precautions:
1. Use only a SD memory card with this camera.
2. 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.).
3. 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.
4. 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 the
a801 camera, and valuable data in your existing SD card may be distorted or lost when the card is inserted in the a801 camera. We strongly recommend the user to use a new or formatted Polaroid (not included) SD card for the a801 camera. The manufacturer is not liable for losing or corrupting any valuable
data or les in your SD card due to improper operation.
Inserting a SD card
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Open the Battery/SD card door by pushing it outwards as illustrated.
3. Insert the SD card and ensure the card is inserted the correct position as illustrated.
4. Close the Battery/SD card door by pressing it downwards and slide it back to lock.
1 3
1
2
The icon will appear on the LCD screen when a SD card is inserted into the camera.
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1
2
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Removing the SD card
To remove the SD card, turn off your camera and open the Battery/SD card door. Gently push the SD card inwards and then release it. The SD card will eject out of the SD card slot.
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2
3
1
2
1
2
IMPORTANT!
• Never insert any other object into the camera’s SD card slot. Doing so results
in the risk of damage to the camera and card.
• Should water or any foreign objects ever get into the card slot, immediately
turn off the camera, remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter, and contact your dealer or the nearest service provider.
• Never remove a card from the camera while the camera is powered on. Doing
so can cause the picture or video recording operation to fail, and even damage the memory card.
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• Formatting a SD card
Formatting a memory card erases all data stored on it, including the protected ones. Removing the SD card during formatting may damage the card.
1. Insert an SD card into the camera.
2. Turn on the camera.
3. Access the setup menu.
4. Press the or button to select (FORMAT).
5. Press the button to enter.
Language
Date Stamp
LCD Brightness
Format
Internal Memory
SD Card
SETUP
2/4
Format
6. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
7. Press the button.
8. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
All Data will be deleted?
9. Press the button to confirm your choice.
IMPORTANT!
• SD cards formatted in another camera, computer or other devices may not work
properly. It is recommended to format SD cards with your a801 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.
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Cancel
OK
Format
8 Installing the Software onto a Computer
• Installing the Software
For Windows® Users:
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 digital 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 play the pictures and video clips.
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.
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 CD­ROM window opens, double click the “INSTALL-E.EXE” icon.
Open & Close
For Macintosh Users:
Mac
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. Double click the CD-ROM icon “Polaroid”.
4. Install the software included.
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• Software Included with Your Camera
The a801 software CD contains the following software:
Polaroid a801 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® PhotoStudio® to edit and print the Pictures.
ArcSoft® PhotoStudio® Picture Editing Software
ArcSoft® PhotoStudio® is an easy-to-use and powerful image-editing software loaded with everything you need to fix, print, and get creative with your digital pictures. This program gives you quick access and all­at-once enhancement to the pictures on your computer, for example, removing red-eye and cloning objects to a different picture. Add special effects or place them in cards, calendars, frames and fantasy templates. ArcSoft® PhotoStudio® 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:
• Compatible with Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000, XP or Vista
• Pentium® III 450 MHz or equivalent processor
• USB Port
• 128MB RAM (256MB recommended)
• 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® OS Version 9.2~X
• PowerMac G3 or higher
• USB Port
• 128MB RAM (256MB recommended )
• 500MB 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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9 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer
• Before Transferring Files
IMPORTANT! - FOR PC USERS
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
Connect the camera directly to your computer
USB Series “A” plug connects to your
computer
1. Turn on the camera.
Plug mini USB cable into the port of your
camera
2. Plug the labelled end of the USB cable into the marked socket on your computer.
3. Plug the other end 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 to a Computer
NOTE:
The Mass Storage mode is the default setting when the docking is connected
with a TV set or a computer.
For Windows® Users:
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, video and audio clips are in the directory folder. Highlight the pictures, video and audio clips and drag them to a folder of your choice. You can also create sub folders to group them or use the Arcsoft software to edit and manage the pictures, video or audio clips.
Need help with your digital camera?
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For Macintosh Users:
NOTE:
For Mac user, directly plug-in the camera, no need to install the driver.
Mac
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Playback mode.
3. 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 “DIGITALCAM”).
NOTE:
This Drive name will vary from different version of Mac OS system.
4. Double click the folder “DIGITALCAM” to enter sub-folder “DCIM”.
5. Double click the folder “DCIM” and then any subfolder inside.
6. You can copy the pictures and video clips from this directory folder and paste to the hard disk.
Need help with your digital camera?
Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon:
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10 Troubleshooting Problems
The troubleshooting guide is designed to help you. If problems continue, please contact customer support. Details are provided under “Getting Help”.
I receive an error message when I am installing “Polaroid a801 Camera Driver”.
I cannot upload images to my computer.
I cannot run the “Polaroid a801 Camera Driver”.
My CD Installation wizard does not work.
Symptom Problem Solution
“Polaroid a801 Camera Driver” does not load.
Connection failure. Check all cable connections are secured.
Camera Driver is not installed.
Conict with another
camera driver or capture device.
The auto installation
le is switched off
or The CD-ROM is disconnected.
Shut down all other applications and attempt to reinstall the driver.
Check to see if the USB in your BIOS is activated. Please refer to Polaroid web site to activate the USB in the BIOS.
You need to install the camera driver for Windows 98SE systems.
If you have another camera installed on your computer, remove it and it’s driver completely
from your system to avoid conicting with it.
* 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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Symptom Problem Solution
The video clip (AVI) le
cannot be played.
The camera is detected by Windows and works properly, but a driver letter of the Removable disk is not created.
I cannot activate my Digital Camera by pressing the Power switch.
Camera does not turn on. Batteries are not oriented
Camera suddenly powers off.
Image is not recorded when the shutter button is pressed.
Camera powers off during self-timer countdown.
Recorded pictures are not saved in memory.
DirectX version is lower than
9.0
The removable disk crashes with the network drives.
Insufcient battery power or
battery is missing.
correctly.
Batteries may be dead.
Auto Power Off function is activated.
Battery may be dead.
Camera is turned off.
Flash unit is charging.
Memory is full.
Battery is dead. Recharge or replace the batteries
Removing the memory card before the save operation is complete.
Or
Or
Or
Or
Install DirectX 9.0 or above. Visit http://www. microsoft.com/directx for more details.
Disconnect the crashed network drive and reserve this drive letter for the camera.
Recharge the batteries or install new batteries.
Orient the batteries correctly.
Replace the batteries.
Turn the camera on.
Replace the batteries
Turn the camera on.
Wait until ash unit charging nishes.
Delete images you no longer need, or use another memory card.
Do not remove the memory card before the save operation is complete.
Or
Or
Or
Or
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Symptom Problem Solution
Colour of the playback pictures is different from the picture on the LCD screen during recording.
Pictures are not displayed. A memory card with non-DCF
I cannot erase pictures. All the pictures in memory are
There is no response from the camera while pressing any buttons.
Sunlight or light from another source is shining directly into the lens during recording.
pictures recorded with another camera is loaded in the camera.
protected.
The LCD screen is frozen or the camera stopped responding.
Position the camera so sunlight does not shine directly onto the lens.
This camera cannot display non­DCF pictures recorded onto a memory card used by another digital camera.
Unprotect the pictures you want to delete.
Remove and re-install the battery or batteries to reset the camera. Your valuable data stored in the camera will not be lost.
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
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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11 Getting Help
• Polaroid Online Services
Website: 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
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.
Web: http://www.arcsoft.com.cn/new/support
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12 Appendix
• Technical specications
Sensor • Sensor:
Lens • Focal Length: 7.15 mm
LCD Screen 2.0” LTPS color panel
Built-in
Flash
Exposure
Control
Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon:
- 1/2.5 inch
- 8.0 -MP CMOS
• Sunny Optics: 2511A
• F No.:2.8,5.7
• Modes
- OFF/Auto/Red Eye Reduction/ Always On
• Range Flash Range:1.2m--2m
-/+2.0 EV in 0.3 step
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Shutter
Mechanical shutter 1/1000 sec ~ 1/2sec.
Speed
White
Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Tungsten / Fluorescent
Balance
Storage • Internal Memory: 11 MB Nand Flash
• External Memory
-supports SD card up to 2 GB (not included)
Self-timer 2 sec/ 10 sec
File Format • Still Image
- EXIF 2.2 compatible format (JPEG compression) DCF compatible, Support DPOF
• Video Clip: AVI
Power Supply 4 x AAA alkakine battery
Tripod Socket Yes
Connectivity With computer via USB cable (included)
Dimension • Size:
- (W) 94 mm x (D) 24 mm x (H) 60 mm
• Weight:
Approximately 105g excluding batteries and 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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• Storage Capacity of SD Card
The charts below indicate the approximate numbers of pictures and length of video clips the camera can hold at each setting based on the internal memory and different capacities of SD card.
Recordable Images
Resolution Quality Internal Memory 32MB SD 64MB SD 128MB SD
3264X2448
3072 X 2304
2816 X 2112
2048 X 1536
1600 X 1200
640 X 480
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2 10 20 40
6 26 53 106
7 39 78 156 3 11 23 46
7 30 60 120
10 43 87 174
4 13 27 54
8 36 72 144
18 52 105 210
6 24 48 96
16 67 135 270
23 95 191 382
9 38 77 154
27 108 216 432
39 157 315 630 53 213 426 852
119 478 956 1912
159 637 1275 2550
Units: Images
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Resolution Quality 256MB SD 512MB SD 1G SD 2G SD
3264X2448
3072 X 2304
2816 X 2112
2048 X 1536
1600 X 1200
640 X 480
80 160 320 640
221 442 884 1778
320 640 1280 2560
94 188 376 752
247 494 998 1976
357 714 1428 2856 109 218 436 872
294 588 1176 2352
432 864 1728 3456 195 390 780 1560
550 1100 2200 4400
789 1578 3156 6312 317 634 1268 2536
910 1820 3640 7280
1299 2598 5196 10392 1733 3466 6932 13864
3899 7798 15596 31192
5198 10396 20792 41584
NOTE:
Super ne Fine
Normal
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Recordable Video Length
Resolution Video clips can be taken
11MB Internal Memory
32MB SD
64MB SD
128MB SD
256MB SD
512MB SD
1GB SD
2GB SD
NOTE:
•
• Scene complexity affects a picture’s le size. For example, a picture of trees in
640x480 320x240
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 length of video clips you can store on a memory card may vary.
00:00:13
00:00:35
00:00:46
00:2:01
00:1:39
00:4:06
00:3:21
00:8:27
00:6:56
00:16:54
00:13:52
00:33:31
00:27:02
01:07:57
00:54:36
02:12:47
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• Uninstalling Polaroid a801 Driver (PC only)
For Windows® 98SE Users
NOTE:
The following driver uninstall procedure is for Windows 98SE user only because
only Windows 98SE needs to install the a801 driver.
1. Open Add/Remove Program Properties in Control Panel and select “Polaroid Digital Camera” program, then click “Add/Remove”.
2. The following dialogue box appears, please click “Yes” to confirm removing the camera driver.
3. The un-installation program runs automatically, please restart your computer when it is finished.
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• Camera Default Settings
Camera Mode Description Default
Still Image Mode Image Resolution 3264 X 2448(8MB)
Compression Super Fine
Sharpness Normal
Quick Review 2 Sec
Flash Mode Auto Flash
Exposure Compensation 0
White Balance for Pictures Auto
Video Mode Video Resolution 640 X 480
White Balance for Video Clips Auto
Exposure 0
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Setup Mode Capture mode Still Image
Date / Time YY/MM/DD
Auto Power Off 1 MIN
Beep Sound On
Volume 2
Language English
Date Stamp Date
LCD Brightness ----
Format Internal Memory
Sequence No. Off
Opening On
Storage Media Auto
Playback Mode Protect Off
Slide Show 2 Sec
NOTE:
The default language for the LCD screen may vary with the different shipment
destinations.
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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• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance
Your Camera should only be operated within the following environment.
• 32 - 104º Fahrenheit; 0 - 40º Celsius
• 15% - 90% relative humidity, non condensing
The battery life and image quality may be impaired when the camera is operated beyond 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 or TV before cleaning it.
• ALWAYS remove dust or stains on the camera 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 the camera because such doing will violate 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.
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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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Part No.: OM3549US001
US 0807
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