• Camera Default Settings ........................................................103
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance ...........................................105
• Regulatory Information .......................................................... 106
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1 Getting Started
Thank you for selecting the new Polaroid i830 digital camera for your
imaging needs. The i830 comes equipped with a powerful 8.0 Megapixels
CCD sensor, 2.5-inch bright color TFT LCD, high quality optics and many
manual settings and options.
Outstanding features that your i830 digital camera has:
• A high quality glass lens system for exposures from 6 inches to infinity
including 3 times optical and 4 times digital zoom modes.
• Built-in flash with five modes (auto, red-eye reduction, Always on,
Slow Sync and Off).
• Free to edit your images and print your pictures by using DPOF.
• Large 2.5 inch LCD screen for easier image preview and review.
• Easy to use multiple shooting modes for more accurate reproduction
of pictures.
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The CD-ROM includes
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• Attaching the Wrist Strap
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• Installing the Batteries
Two AA-size batteries are supplied with the product. For a detailed guideline
on battery usage, please see “Using Your Batteries” on page 9.
1. Open the camera battery/SD door by pushing it outwards as
illustrated.
2. Insert the batteries as shown, ensuring you follow the +/- signs
correctly.
3. Close the battery/SD door by pressing it downwards and then sliding it
towards the camera to lock.
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• Using Your Batteries
IMPORTANT!
For best performance and prolonged battery life, we recommend the use of AA
lithium or rechargeable Ni-MH.
Limit the following activities that reduces battery life:
• Reviewing your pictures on the LCD screen.
• Excessive use of the flash.
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 the battery properly.
• Remove batteries from the camera when not in use.
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.
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Battery power is exhausted. Please
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1. Press the (POWER) button until the
LCD screen is activated.
2. Press the (POWER) button again to
turn the power off.
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• Checking Camera Status
Turn on the camera, view the camera LCD screen to check which camera
settings are active. Those particular features whose icons are not displayed
are not activated.
• Capature Modes
Still Image Mode
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• Camera Modes
The camera has two working modes, Capture mode
and Playback mode. Pressing the PLAYBACK button
switches between the Capture mode and Playback
mode.
Capture Mode
In this mode, you can record still images, video and audio clips. This
mode allows you to select the image and video settings according to the
shooting environment. For more details, refer to “Taking Pictures” on page
33, “Recording Video Clips” on page 53 and “Recording Audio Clips” on
page 55.
Playback Mode
This mode allows you to review, rotate, protect or delete your pictures
and video clips from the camera. You can add your favorite sticker and
a voice memo to a picture. For more details, please refer to “Managing
Pictures and Video Clips” on page 57.
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• Capture Modes
The camera has three modes for recording still images, video clips and
audio clips.
Selecting these three modes as follows:
Select
Program
OK
1. Press the button to set the camera to
capture mode.
2. Press the button to access the scene
mode palette.
3. Press and button to select the
desired setting.
4. Press the button to confirm your
choice.
No.DescriptionIcon
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2Video Mode
3Audio Mode
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• 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.
Menu button
1. Press the button to enter a menu bar and
press it again to exit.
2. Press the and buttons to scroll left and
right through the menu bar.
3. Press the and buttons to scroll up
and down through menu options.
4. Press the button to enter a submenu or
confirm your choice.
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• Setup Menu
You can change the basic settings of the camera in Capture mode and
Playback mode
1. Press the button.
2. Press the or button to choose
(SETUP).
3. Press the button to enter the setup menu.
4. Press the button to exit the setup menu.
Setup Menu 1/3
Sounds
Auto Review 3 sec.
Enter
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Date & Time
Language English
Select
Menu button
Exit
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• Adjusting the Sounds
You can set the start-up , shutter and beep volume in Setup mode.
1. Access the setup menu.
2. (SOUNDS) is the current selection.
3. Press the or button.
4. “START-UP” is the current selection.
5. Press the or to select the desired
item.
6. Press the or button to select the desired
setting.
7. Press the button.
Setup Menu 1/3
Sounds
Auto Review 3 sec
Power Save 1 min
Date & Time
Language English
Select
Sounds
Shutter On
Start-up 1
Beep On
Volume
Select
Exit
OK
ShutterYou can turn the shutter sound on or off in the Setup mode. When the
Start-upYou can set the start-up volume in the Setup mode. When the start-
BeepYou can turn the beep sound on or off in the Setup mode. When the
VolumeAdjusting the volume of the shutter sound, start-up sound, beep and
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shutter sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you press the
shutter button.
up sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you power on the
camera.
beep sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you press the
buttons.
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• Selecting Auto Review Period
When the auto review feature is on, the picture just taken will be shown
on the LCD screen for a certain period.
1. Access the setup menu.
2. Press the or button to select ( AUTO
REVIEW ).
3. Press the or button.
4. Press the or button to select the
desired setting.
5. Press button.
OFF The auto review feature is not activated.
Setup Menu 1/3
Sounds
Auto Review 3 sec.
Power Save 1 min
Date & Time
Language English
Select
Setup Menu 1/3
Sounds
Auto Review
Power Save
Date & Time
Language
Select
Exit
Off
3 Sec.
5 Sec.
OK
3 SEC/5 SEC The picture just taken will be shown on the LCD screen
for a either 3 or 5 seconds.
NOTE:
This setting is also available in (Video) and (Playback) modes.
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• Power Saving Settings
The camera performs the following power save operation to conserve
battery power.
Setup Menu 1/3
1. Access the setup menu.
2. Press the ro button to select
(POWER SAVE).
3. Press the or button.
4. Press or to select the desired
setting.
5. Press the button.
Sounds
Auto Review 3 sec.
Power Save 1 min
Date & Time
Language English
Select
Setup Menu 1/3
Sounds
Auto Review
Power Save
Date & Time
Language
Select
Exit
Off
1 min.
3 min.
5 min.
OK
Off/1/3/5 MIN The camera is designed to switch off automatically to save
battery life after the specified period of inactivity.
NOTE:
This setting is also available in (Video) and (Playback) modes.
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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 or button.
4. Press the or button to select a field,
such 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.
NOTE:
• If the batteries are removed for about two days, the TIME setting will be lost.
• This setting is also available in (Video) and (Playback) modes.
Setup Menu 1/3
Sounds
Auto Review 3 sec
Power Save 1 min
Date & Time
Language English
Select
Date & Time
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Select
Exit
OK
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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 or button.
4. Press the or button to select the
desired setting.
5. Press button.
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Sounds
Auto Review 3 sec.
Power Save 1 min.
Date & Time
Language English
Select
Setup Menu 1/3
Sounds
Auto Review
Power Save
Date & Time
Language
Select
English
Español
Deutsch
Français
Italiano
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• File No. Reset Setting
Setting the file numbers in series for all pictures taken on the internal
memory or a memory card avoids file name duplication when images are
downloaded to a computer.
1. Access the setup menu.
2. Press the or to select ICON(FILE NO.).
3. Press the or button.
4. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
Setup Menu 2/3
File No. Series
TV Out NTSC
USB Computer
Start-up Image
Format No
Select
Exit
SERIESThe le number of a newly-captured picture will continue from
the last number used.
RESETThe picture le number starts from 0001
5. Press the button.
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TV Out
USB
Start-up image
Format
Select
Series
Reset
OK
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• Choosing a Startup Image
A start-up animation image appears on the LCD screen for a few seconds
when the camera is turned on.
You can choose a recorded image in your camera as your own startup image:
1. Press the button to set the camera to
Playback mode.
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image.
3. Press the button.
4. Press the or button to select (Start-up
Image).
5. Press the button. A hint window will
appear on the left bottom corner of the LCD.
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6. Press the or button to confirm or give
up your choice.
7. Press the button to apply the choice.
8. Press the button to set the camera to
Capture mode.
9. Press the button.
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10. Access the setup menu.
11. Press the or button to select
(Start-up Image).
12. Press the or button.
13. Press the or button to select the
desired picture.
Setup Menu 2/3
File No. Series
TV Out PAL
USB Computer
Start-up image
Format No
Select
Start-up Image
Exit
14. Press button.
The image that you choose will be stored in
directory as a startup image.
Off
System
My image
Select
15. Press the button to exit the menu.
NOTE:
The startup image will not be deleted even if the original image is deleted or
memory is formatted.
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• Formatting the Internal Memory
Formatting the internal memory deletes all data stored in it.
1. Access the setup menu.
2. Press or to select (FORMAT).
3. Press the or button.
Setup Menu 2/3
File No. Series
TV Out PAL
USB Computer
Start-up Image
Format No
Select
Exit
4. Press the or button to select the
desired setting.
5. Press the button.
Setup Menu 2/3
File No. Yes
TV Out No
USB
Start-up Image
Format
Select
NOTE:
• Pictures deleted by the format operation are not recoverable.Make sure you do not
have any useful pictures currently stored in the internal memory before you format
it.
• Formatting the internal memory erases all the pictures, even those are
protected.
• With a memory card inserted, the above operation would format the inserted
memory card only. The internal memory will not be formatted .
• This setting is also available in (Video) and (Playback) modes.
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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 or to select (Battery
Type).
3. Press the or button.
4. Press or to select the type you
want.
5. Press the button.
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Battery Type Alkaline
Reset All No
Select
Setup Menu 3/3
Battery TypeAlkaline
Reset All NiMH
Select
Exit
OK
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• Resetting to Default Settings
You can easily change all the settings you made back to the camera
default setting by the following steps.
Please refer to “Camera Default Settings” on page 103 for more details.
1. Access the setup menu.
2. Press or to select (RESET ALL).
Setup Menu 3/3
Battery Type Alkaline
Reset AllNo
3. Press the or button.
4. Press or to select “YES”.
5. Press the button.
NOTE:
The following settings do not change with this procedure:
• Date & Time setting
• Language setting
• TV out setting
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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
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The crossing lines on the LCD helps check and lock the location of your
subject when you frame it on the LCD screen.
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Playback Mode
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• You can not change the LCD status in the following situtation:
• Recording video clips or audio les
• Playing video clips or audio les
• Playing the slideshow
• Viewing in thumbnail
• Trimming a still image
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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 2.6 feet to infinity (80 cm to
infinity).
NOTE:
Most settings are saved by the camera when the power is turned off so that the
same settings are automatically available when the power is turned on again.
Make sure you verify your settings when turning the camera on again.
1. Set the camera to the Still Image mode.
2. Frame your subject using the LCD screen.
3. Press the Shutter button halfway to set the exposure and focus. The
camera automatically detects the subject. The camera highlights the
focus mark in green and the Auto Focus LED remains continuously
on, indicating the camera focus is locked on the subject.(When the
camera’s focus mark are in red and the Auto Focus LED blinks, the
subject is not in focus. Release the Shutter button, recompose the
scene and press the Shutter button halfway to reset the focus.)
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Aperture value
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NOTE:
• (Still Image) mode is the capture mode by default.
• The LCD screen will show you the aperture value and shutter speed at which
you take the picture.
• If the shutter speed is slow or that the image maybe blurred, the shake
warning icon may appear on the LCD screen. To avoid this situation, the
use of a tripod is recommended.
4. Hold the camera steady and slowly press the shutter button down to
take your image.
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• Taking Pictures in Macro Mode
Use this mode to capture subjects close to the lens:
Wide Angle: 0.6 ~ 3.2 ft (15 cm ~ 1 m)
Telephoto: 1.3 ~ 3.2 ft (40 cm ~ 1 m)
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button and the icon appears
on the LCD screen.
3. Capture procedures are the same as for
taking a picture in the normal capture mode.
See page 33.
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• Taking Pictures in Different Scene Shooting Modes
Select a mode that is suitable to your shooting conditions:
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button to show the scene
shooting mode screen.
Program
3. Press the , , or button to
select the desired setting.
Select
OK
4. Press the button.
5. Capture procedures are the same as for taking a picture in the normal
capture mode. See page 33.
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DisplayOptionDescription
ProgramAll settings can be changed in this mode
VideoFor recording movie clips
Audio RECFor recording audio
SunsetEnhance the red hue for recording sunset images
BacklightShooting the image of backlight object by changing metering
Q ModeAllows beginners to take pictures easily.
LandscapeUsed for the wide scenic views
PortraitBlurring the background to focus on the subject
SnowUsed for the beach or snow scenes.
FireworksSlow shutter speed to take reworks exploding.
Night SceneShooting the subject while keeping the background night scenery
ChildrenTake a still image to capture moving children
Food Increased color level makes food more appetizing
BuildingEnhance the edges of the subject
TextEnhance the black & white contrast
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• Using the Q Mode
The Q mode provides a simplified camera interface. Larger icons and fewer
controls make it easier to take pictures anytime, especially for beginners
and first time digital camera users.
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Flash: Auto / Red eye / Always on / Slow sync / Off
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Macro: Off / On
SET/ DISP: OSD On / Guide Line / OSD Off
Resolution: 8M / 3:2 / 16:9 / 6M / 4M / 2M / VGA
Drive Mode: Off / 2 sec. / 10 sec. / Double / Burst
Beep: Off / On
Auto Review: Off / 3 sec. / 5 sec.
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• Setting Flash Mode
Flash Range:
Wide Angle: 1.6 ~ 8.2 ft (50 cm ~ 2.5 m)
Telephoto: 1.6 ~ 5 ft (50 cm ~ 1.5 m)
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button to cycle through the flash settings and select the
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 five flash modes (default setting is Auto Flash). Use
the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy
shadows.
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DisplayOptionDescription
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Auto ash
Red-eye Reduction
Always On
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Slow sync
Off
The ash res automatically as needed. Use this
setting to take most pictures.
The ash res a few times before taking your picture
to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
The ash res for every picture. Use this setting in
high-contrast situations to provide ll-light or use it
indoors in low light.
The ash res regardless of the surrounding
brightness. In low light conditions, slow shutter
speed provides better lighting of the background that
is out of range of the ash.
The ash does not re. Use this setting for outdoor
pictures or where ash is prohibited or may be
distracting. Also use when shooting toward a
reective surface, such as a window or mirror. If you
do not have enough light when using this setting,
your pictures will be too dark.
NOTE:
• Flash modes are only used in still image shooting.
• Never touch or block the ash with your ngers.
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• Setting Self-timer
Your camera is designed with a self timer
feature which allows 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 enter menu bar.
3. Press the or button to choose
(Drive Mode).
4. Press the and buttons to scroll up
and down through menu options.
5. Press the button.
DisplayOptionDescription
OffSingle shot Record a single image
2-SECTake a picture after a count down of 2 seconds
2
10
10-SECTake a picture after a count down of 10 seconds
Double
Burst
Take two pictures in a shot after a count down of 10
seconds
Press and hold the shutter button to take pictures in
succession till release the button.
6. Capture procedures are the same as for taking a picture in the normal
capture mode. See page 33.
NOTE:
• This feature is only available in Still Image mode.
• Place the camera on a at surface or use a tripod when using the self-timer function.
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2 sec
10 sec
Double
Burst
Drive Mode
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• Taking Continuous Pictures
Continuous pictures mode lets you take up to 4 pictures in quick
succession.
1. Follow the selection steps 1~4 on page 41.
2. Select and press the button.
3. Capture procedures are the same as for taking a picture in the normal
capture mode. See page 33.
NOTE:
• The flash is automatically disabled in the (Continuous) mode.
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• Zoom Feature
There are two types of zoom in this camera: optical zoom and digital
zoom. Optical zoom alters the focal distance, and its factor range is 1X to
3X. Digital zoom is activated after you reach the maximum optical zoom
(3X). It enlarges the part of the image at the centre of the image screen.
Digital zoom factor range is 1X to 4X. These zoom features let you zoom
in the central area of an image and photograph only the enlarged portion
of the picture.
NOTE:NOTE:
• Using the digital zoom may cause a decrease in image quality.
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Turn Digital Zoom On/Off
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button.
3. Press or button to select ICON
Off
On
Digital Zoom
(Digital Zoom).
4. Press or button to select the desired setting.
5. Press the button.
To Zoom In and Out
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the to zoom in the subject, or press the button to return
to original zoom status. While you press the or buttons, a
red square will show on the zoom status bar as illustrated. The white
square in the bar indicates the zoom status. “T” stands for “Tele”
and “W” stands for “Wide”. Keep the button pressed, and the
camera switches from optical zoom to digital zoom when it reaches
the maximum optical zoom.
3. Now you can takes pictures and review them under the zoom setting
you just made. The zoom setting will remain after pictures are taken.
If you want to take a normal size picture, please use the button.
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Zoom W Button
(Thumbnail)
Zoom T Button
(Digital zoom)
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• Setting the Image Size and Quality
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 make
better quality which occupies more memory space. Smaller size pictures
with normal quality are easier to email while larger size with fine quality
are better for printing.
Resolution setting
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select
(Resolution).
4. Press the and button to select the
desired setting.
5. Press the button.
Quality setting
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select (Quality).
4. Press the and button to select the
desired setting.
5. Press the button.
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3:2
16:9
6M
4M
Resolution
Super Fine
Fine
Normal
Quality
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ISO
WB
ISO
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• Setting Light Metering
Use the light metering setting to ensure that the proper amount of light
enters into the camera lens.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select
(Metering).
4. Press the and button to select the
desired setting.
5. Press the button.
OptionDescription
Light is measured from the entire shooting screen, but gives more importance
to the values near the center.
Selects an exposure based on readings from multiple points in the subject area.
Selects an exposure based on a single reading taken from the center of your
picture.
NOTE:
This setting is also available in (Video) mode.
Center
Multi
Spot
Metering
ISO
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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. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select WB (White
Balance).
4. Press the or button to select the
desired setting.
5. Press the button.
OptionDescription
AUTOAutomatic adjustment. Use this for most picture taking scenes.
Outdoor daylight
Cloudy
Indoors, illuminated by incandescent light bulbs
Adjusts for uorescent lighting. Corrects the green hue of uorescent
lighting. Ideal for indoor photos under uorescent lighting without a ash
For more accurate adjustment or when the light source cannot be
specied
NOTE:
This setting is also available in (Video) mode.
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Daylight
Cloudy
Tungsten
Fluor_H
White Balance
WB
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• Setting the ISO
This function enables you to change the camera’s sensitivity to light by
selecting the different ISO values. ISO is a measure of how quickly your
camera reacts to light. The higher the ISO value, the less light the camera
needs to make an exposure, allowing the same exposure to be achieved
with higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures. In a digital camera, higher
ISO value allows higher shutter speed, at the expense of mottled or grain
appearing in the final picture.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select “ISO”.
Auto
50
100
200
400
ISO
ISO
WB
4. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
5. Press the button.
AUTOThe camera’s sensitivity is automatically changed by
different lighting value or subject brightness.
50/100/200/400In the same lighting condition, the higher the ISO value
is, the faster the shutter speed will be.
NOTE:
• Higher ISO speeds increase the image noise. To get better images, use as low
as ISO speed as possible.
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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 result when shooting with
backlighting, indirect indoor lighting, a dark background, and so on.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select “Exposure”.
4. Press the or button to select the
desired setting.
5. Press the button.
NOTE:
• A higher EV value is better 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 the AEB
Use the auto exposure bracketing (AEB) to shoot 3 continuous images,
each with a different exposure setting: correctly exposed, underexposed
and overexposed.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select (AEB).
Off
On
AEB
4. Press the and button to select the
desired setting.
5. Press the button.
• Setting the Highlight
This function makes the background slightly out of focus and makes the
subject standout from the surroundings.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select
(Highlight).
4. Press the and button to select the
desired setting.
5. Press the button.
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• Setting the Sharpness
Use the sharpness setting to highlight or blend the edges of subjects in
pictures.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select
(Sharpness).
4. Press the and button to select the
desired setting.
5. Press the button.
OptionDescription
Increases contrast on the edgeof the picture. But noise may
occur in the recording image.
The edges of the image are sharp, This is suitable for printing.
Soften the edge of the picture, creating a “soft focus” effect
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• Setting the Photo Effect.
This setting allows control over the color tones and moods of a picture.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
Off
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select
B&W
Sepia
Negative
Red
Effect
(Effect).
4. Press the and button to select the desired setting.
5. Press the button.
OptionDescription
OffNo effect is added to the image
B&WConvert image to black & white
SepiaRecorded image will be stored in a sepia tone
NegativeOpposite what was in the original image
MosaicAdd mosaic tiles to the images
RedThe images becomes reddish
GreenThe images becomes greenish
BlueThe images becomes bluish
NOTE:
• This setting is available in Still Image and Playback modes.
• The mosaic effect only can be set in Playback mode.
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• Setting Display On/Off
Date and time can be displayed on the picture by the following steps:
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button.
3. Press or button to select (Date
Stamp).
4. Press and button to select the
desired setting.
OptionDescription
OffDo not add the recorded date & time to printed images
DateOnly add the recorded date to printed images
Date & TimeAdd the recorded date & time to printed images
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Date & Time
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• Recording Video Clips
Use the Video mode to record video clips with audio. The Power / Auto
Focus LED button blinks and the remaining time that can be recorded will
decrease in seconds while recording.
1. Set the camera to Video mode . (See page 17)
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 button to pause.
5. Press the Shutter button again to stop
recording, or recording stops when the
current memory is full.
6. Press the or button to zoom in or out
the subject.
NOTE:
•Digital zoom feature is not available in (Video) mode.
•Sound cannot be recorded while pressing the zoom button.
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• Setting the Video Size
1. Set the camera to (Video mode).
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select (MOVIE SIZE).
4. Press the button.
5. Press the and button to select the desired setting.
6. Press the button.
NOTE:
16:9
is suitable for viewing on TV.
is the default value, suitable for viewing on TV.
is suitable for viewing on PC.
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• Recording a Audio Clip
1. Set the camera to (Audio mode). (See page 17)
2. Press the Shutter button completely down to start recording.
3. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording or recording stops
when the current memory is full.
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• Recording a Voice Memo for the Desired Image
1. Set the camera to the Playback mode.
2. Press the or button to select the desired
image where you want to add a voice memo.
3. Press the button.
4. Press the or button to select “Voice
Memo”.
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5. Press button.
6. Press the button to start recording.
Select
8M
7. Press the button again to stop recording.
REC voice?
Start
REC voice?
Stop
NOTE:
• The voice memo cannot be added to a video clip or a protected image.
• You can only delete the voice memo by deleting the image.
• A voice memo may not exceed 30 seconds.
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NOTE:
The camera automatically saves the image as a new le after rotating, resizing
and adding a voice memo to it. Make sure there is sufcient memory before
editing an image.
• Reviewing Pictures
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
2. Use the and buttons to view the pictures
taken.
• Magnifying & Trimming the Displayed Picture
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
2. Use the and buttons to select a picture.
3. Press to magnify the select picture.
4. Press the , , or button to move
around the magnified picture.
5. Press the button to view the picture in the
original size.
6. Press the button to set the image trimming.
7. Press the button again to trim the selected
image and save it as a new one.
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• Rotating the Displayed Picture
The currently displayed picture can be rotated for a better review angle
on the LCD screen.
1. Set the camera to PLAYBACK mode.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select (Rotate).
4. Press the button.
5. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
6. Press the button.
Rotate
Select
NOTE:
• The rotated image will replace the original image.
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• Changing the Image Effect
B&W
Sepia
Nagative
Mosaic
Red
Select
Select
Effect
OK
Effect
OK
1. Set the camera to PLAYBACK mode.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select
(Effect).
4. Press the button.
5. Press the or button to select the
desired setting.
6. Press the button.
NOTE:
• The edited image will be saved as a new le.
• Changing the Image Size
Resizing a large size image to a smaller one helps to share with families
and friends.
1. Set the camera to PLAYBACK mode.
2. Press the button.
Resize
3. Press the or button to select
(Resize).
4. Press the button.
5. Press the or button to select the
desired setting.
6. Press the button.
NOTE:
• The resized image will be saved as a new le name.
• Only a large size image can be resized to a smaller one.
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OK
Resize
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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. Set the camera to the 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.
Full screen
4. Press the or button to view the file
in full screen.
• Running a Slide Show on the LCD screen
The slide show function lets you view all the pictures and video clip files
stored in the current memory in sequence on the LCD screen.
1. Set the camera to the Playback mode.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select “Slide
Show”.
4. Press the button.
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Setting Slide Show Interval Time
5. ICON is the current selection.
6. Press the or button to select the interval
period for each file to display.
Slide Show
3sec
Yes
Setting Slide Show Effect
Select
Ok
7. Press the button to select ICON.
8. Press the or to select the animation effect for each file to
display.
Setting Repeat On/Off
7. Press the button to select ICON.
8. Press the or to select the desired setting.
Running a Slide Show
9. Press the button to start a slide show.
10. Pressing the button pauses the slide show.
11. Pressing the stops the slide show.
The slide show will keep running as long as there is power supply.
NOTE:
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• Playing a Video Clip on LCD Screen
1. Set the camera to Playbackmode.
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.
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• Playing Audio Clips
1. Set the camera to the Playback mode.
2. Press the and buttons to select the desired audio clip.
3. Press the button to start playing the audio clip.
4. Press the button again to pause.
5. Press the button to stop playing.
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IN
AUDIO
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• Playing a Voice Memo
1. Set the camera to the Playback mode.
2. Press the and buttons to select the desired image that has the
voice memo recorded.
3. Press the button to start playing the voice memo.
4. Press the button again to pause.
5. Press the button to stop playing.
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• Protecting/Unprotecting Pictures, Video and Audio Clips
1. Set the camera to the Playback mode.
Protect
2. Press button.
3. Press the or button to select “Protect”.
Single
Lock all
Unlock all
Select
OK
4. Press the button.
5. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
6. Press the button.
Single Protect the selected picture, video or audio clip.
Lock All Protect all of the pictures, video and audio clips in the
current memory.
Unlock AllRemove protection from all protected pictures, video and
audio clips in the current memory.
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5. Select “Single” option and press the
button.
6. Press the or button to select the
desired setting.
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Protect?
7. Press the or button to select another one
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5. Select “Lock all” option and press the
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6. Press the button.
Yes
Lock all?
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6. Press the button.
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Yes
NOTE:
• The icon appears on the LCD screen when you review the protected les.
• Protected les cannot be deleted. Remove protection before deleting.
• Formatting the internal memory or a SD card deletes all les, including the
protected les.
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• Deleting Pictures, Video and Audio Clips
1. Set the camera to the Playback mode.
Delete
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select (DELETE).
4. Press the button.
Single
All
Select
5. Press the and button to select the desired setting.
6. Press the button.
Deleting a Single Picture, Video or Audio Clip
5. Select “Single” option and press the button.
6. Press the or button to select the picture.
video or audio clip you want to delete.
8M
7. Press the or button to select the
desired setting.
8. Press the button.
NOTE:
You can also press the button to delete a single le.
Delete?
Yes
Deleting All Pictures, Video and Audio Clips
5. Select “All” option and press the button.
6. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
7. Press the button.
SINGLE 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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• Viewing Pictures and Video Clips on a TV
To set the video output system:
The video output signal (NTSC or PAL) can be switched to accommodate
different signal systems. For example, NTSC for U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan,
Japan, etc. and PAL for Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), etc.
You can change the video output system according to the following
steps:
1. Access the setup menu.
2. Press the or button to select (TV
Out).
3. Press the or button.
4. Press the or button to select the
desired setting.
5. Press the button.
6. Press the button to exit the menu.
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File No. Series
TV Out PAL
USB Computer
Start-up Image
Format No
Select
Setup Menu 2/3
File No.
TV Out
USB
Start-up Image
Format
Select
EXIT
NTSC
PAL
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7 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.
CameraBe sure the battery is fully charged before printing.
PrinterRefer to the user guide that comes with your printer
Turn on the camera and the printer.
2. Selecting PictBridge mode
Access the setup menu to enable the USB port. Refer to page 69 for
details.
3. Connecting the camera to the printer
Refer to "Camera / Printer Connection" on page 70 for details.
4. Select print settings.
Use the camera's function and navigation buttons to select the print
settings. Refer to page 71 for details.
5. Printing
Press the button to start printing.
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Cancelling Printing
Press the button to cancel printing the
CANCELLING?
print job. The printer will stop printing and
eject the paper.
Printing Errors
If for some reason an error occurs during or
before printing, press button to exit and
OPERATING ERROR
reconfigure printing settings.
NOTE:
• Please refer to the printer’s user guide for the solutions. Printing may resume
once the problem is solved.
Selecting PictBridge Mode
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Access the setup menu.
3. Press the or button to select
“USB”.
Setup Menu 2/3
File No.
TV Out
USB
Start-up. Image
Format
Select
Computer
Printer
OK
4. Press the button.
5. Press the or button to select
“PRINTER”.
6. Press the button to confirm your
choice and press the to exit.
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Camera / Printer Connection
Connecting with the USB Cable.
USB port
To Printer
1. Plug the labelled end of the USB cable into the socket marked
on your printer. Location of USB socket will vary from printer to
printer.
2. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on your
camera.
CONNECTING......
NOTE:
• “CONNECTING” displays on the LCD screen, indicating a proper connection to
the printer.
• Do not connect the USB cable with the camera and printer until Printer mode
is enabled.
Pictbridge Menu 1/2
PrintStandard
Image Single
Quality Auto
Layout Auto
Paper Size Auto
Select
SELECT
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Selecting Print images
1. Access the PictBridge menu.
2. Press the or button to
select the desired setting.
3. Press the button.
The following options are available.
Setup Menu 1/2
Print
Image
Quality
Layout
Paper Size
Select
SINGLE
ALL
OK
SINGLEPrint the selected image in the camera’s internal
memory or a memory card according to specified
settings.
ALL Print all images in the camera’s internal memory
or a memory card according to the specified
settings.
NOTE:
• Print settings are congured 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.
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If you choose single image, press the or button to select a desired
image, and press the or button to set the number of copies.
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NOTE:
The value for number of copies is : 1 to 30.
Selecting Print Quality
1. Access the PictBridge menu.
2. Press the or button to select the
desired setting.
3. Press the button.
Pictbridge Menu 1/2
Print
Image
Quality
Layout
Paper Size
Select
The following quality settings are available:
AUTO, FINE, NORMAL, DRAFT
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1. Access the PictBridge menu.
2. Press the or button to select the
desired setting.
3. Press the button.
The following layout settings are available:
AUTO, 1,2,3,4,5...250, FULL
Pictbridge Menu 1/2
Print
Image
Quality
Layout
Paper Size
Select
AUTO Print settings differ according to the printer model.
Full Print a full-size picture on the selected paper.
1,2...250 Specify the number of printed images on a page.
Selecting Paper Size
1. Access the PictBridge menu.
2. Press the or button to select the
desired setting.
3. Press the button.
The following paper sizes are available:
Auto* / L / 2L / Postcard / Card Size / 100x150(mm)
B0......B9 / Roll (L) / Roll (2L) / Roll (4”) / Roll (A4)
Pictbridge Menu 1/2
Print
Image
Quality
Layout
Paper Size
Select
AUTO Print settings differ according to the printer model.
Auto
1
2
3
4
OK
Auto
L
2L
Postcard
4” x 6”
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Selecting Paper Type
1. Access the PictBridge menu.
2. Press the or button to select the
desired setting.
3. Press the button.
Pictbridge Menu 2/2
Paper TypeAuto
Date Plain
File No Photo
Reset Fast Photo
Select
The following paper types are available:
AUTO, PLAIN, PHOTO, FAST PHOTO
AUTO Print settings differ according to the printer model.
Setting the Date Stamp On / Off
1. Access the PictBridge menu.
2. Press the or button to select the
desired setting.
3. Press the button.
Pictbridge Menu 2/2
Paper Type Auto
Date Off
File No On
Reset
Select
AUTO Print settings differ according to the printer model.
ON Add the date stamp to the printed image.
OFF Print without the date stamp.
OK
OK
Setting the File Name On / Off
1. Access the PictBridge menu.
2. Press the or button to select the
desired setting.
3 Press the button.
Pictbridge Menu 2/2
Paper Type Auto
Date Off
File No On
Reset
Select
AUTO 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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OK
• Resetting to Default Settings
NOTE:
Choosing the “RESET” setting in PictBridge menu returns all print settings to the
default value. More details, refer to “Resetting to Default Setting” on page 30.
Selecting Print format
1. Access the PictBridge menu.
2. Press the or button to select the
desired setting.
3. Press the button.
Pictbridge Menu 1/2
Print
Image
Quality
Layout
Paper Size
Select
STANDARD Print settings differ according to the printer model.
INDEX Print pictures as a thumbnail image.
DPOF Print settings by DPOF format.
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Index
Dpof
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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.
Then 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.
IMPORTANT!
DPOF print settings can be congured for images on a memory card only, not for
images in the camera’s built-in memory.
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Setting the DPOF:
1. Insert an SD card into the camera.
2. Turn on the camera.
3. Set the camera to the Playback mode.
4. Press the button.
5. Press or button to select DPOF
6. Press the or button to select the
desired setting.
Single
All
Reset
Select
Select
DPOF
OK
DPOF
OK
SINGLEThe selected picture in a memory card will be printed
out up to 30 copies.
ALLAll pictures in a memory card will be printed out up to
30 copies for each picture.
RESETReturns to the normal playback mode.
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6. Press the button.
7. Press the or button to select the picture
you want to print out.
8. Press the or button to select the number of
print copies.
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9. Pressing the button activates the date stamp
setting. will appear on the LCD screen.
10. Press the button to complete the setting.
11. Power off the camera.
12. 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.
13. Press the Print button on the printer to start printing.
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8 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 using a Polaroid SD card (up
to 2GB, when using SDHC up to 8GB). 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 builtin flash memory while a memory card is installed in the camera. See pages
97 to 101 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 conict with the
i830 camera, and valuable data in your existing SD card may be distorted or
lost when the card is inserted in the i830 camera. We strongly recommend the
user to use a NEW or formatted SD card for the i830 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 then
slide it back to lock.
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b
The icon will appear on the LCD screen when a SD card is inserted into
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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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b
IMPORTANT!
• Never insert any other object into the camera’s SD card slot. Doing so creates
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 the 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.
6. Press the or button to select the
desired option.
7. Press the button.
IMPORTANT!
• SD cards formatted in another camera, computer or other devices may not
work properly. It is recommended to format SD cards with your i830 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.
Setup Menu 2/3
File No. Series
TV Out NTSC
USB Computer
Start-up Image
Format No
Select
Setup Menu 2/3
File No. Yes
TV Out No
USB
Start-up Image
Format
Select
Exit
OK
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• Copying Pictures, Video and Audio Clips to Memory Card
This setting allows you to copy pictures, video and audio clips stored in
the internal memory to a memory card.
1. Insert an SD card into the camera.
2. Turn on the camera.
3. Set the camera to the Playback mode.
Copy to card
4. Press the button.
5. Press the or button to select ICON
Select
Copy to card
OK
(COPY TO CARD).
6. Press the button.
7. Press the or button to select the
desired setting.
8. Press the button.
Single
All
Select
OK
SINGLE Copy a selected image or video clip
ALL Copy all the files in the current memory.
Copy Single File
8. Press the or button to select a picture, video
or audio file.
9. Press the button.
8M
Copy All Files
Copy this?
8. Press the button.
NOTE:
With a memory card inserted into the camera, the card memory has a higher
priority over the internal memory. The selected picture or video clip can be only
copied from internal memory to the memory card.
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9 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 are 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 i830 software CD contains the following software:
Polaroid i830 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 VideoImpression® 2 Movie Making Software
ArcSoft VideoImpression® is an easy-to-use video editing software program.
The program enables users to create and edit new videos using existing video
and image files - making desktop video presentations for home, business, and
the Web.
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
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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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10 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 “9 Installing the Software Onto a Computer”.
• Connecting to Your Computer
Connect the camera directly to your computer
1. Turn on the 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.
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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.
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11 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 i830 Camera
Driver”.
I cannot upload images to my
computer.
I cannot run the “Polaroid i830
Camera Driver”.
My CD Installation wizard does
not work.
SymptomProblemSolution
“Polaroid i830
Camera Driver” does
not load.
Connection failure.Check all cable connections are secured.
Camera Driver is not
installed.
Conict 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 conicting 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 notication” 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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SymptomProblemSolution
Images are not shown
on TV.
The video clip (AVI) le
cannot be played.
The camera is detected by
the 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.Battery is not oriented
Camera suddenly powers
off.
Image is not recorded
when the shutter button
is pressed.
Camera powers off during
self-timer countdown.
LCD screen image is out
of focus.
Recorded pictures are not
saved in memory.
Video cable is not connected
correctly.
DirectX version is lower than
9.0
The removable disk crashes
with the network drives.
Insufcient battery power or
battery is missing.
correctly.
Battery is dead.
Auto Power Off function is
activated.
Battery is dead.
Camera is turned off.
Flash unit is charging.
Memory is full.
Battery is dead. Recharge the battery.
Macro mode is being used for
far subjects.
Still image mode is being
used for near subjects.
Removing the memory card
before the save operation is
complete.
Or
Or
Or
Or
Or
Make sure the video cable is connected to the
TV “Video In” socket.
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 battery or install the battery.
Orient the battery correctly.
Recharge the battery.
Turn the camera on.
Recharge the battery.
Turn the camera on.
Wait until ash unit charging nishes.
Delete images you no longer need, or use another
memory card.
Set the camera to Still Image mode.
Set the camera to Macro mode for subjects this
close to the lens:
Wide Angle: 0.32 ft~ 2.6 ft (0.1 m ~ 0.8 m)
Telephoto: 0.3 ft ~ 2.6 ft (0.09 m ~ 0.8 m)
Do not remove the memory card before the save
operation is complete.
Or
Or
Or
Or
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SymptomProblemSolution
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 is hanged.
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.
TV Out
SymptomProblemSolution
LCD screen does not appear
on the screen of the connected
television
Images do not display in color
on TV.
There is a problem with the
camera-TV connection
TV setup is wrong
Video system is incompatible.
Wrong system selection.Change to NTSC or PAL.
Or
Or
Use the optional video cable to
connect the camera to the TV
Consult the documentation of the
TV and put it in its video mode
Select the proper video output
system.
Or
Or
Please also refer to the help les & User Guides that accompany the
enclosed applications.
For further information and support, please visit our website:
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12 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 Web: http://www.arcsoft.com.cn/new/support
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.
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13 Appendix
• Technical specications
Sensor
Lens
LCD Screen 2.5” color TFT-LCD
Built-in Flash
Exposure Control -/+2.0 EV in 1/3 increments
ISO SpeedAuto,50,100,200,400
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• Sensor:
- 1/2.5 inch
- 8.0 Megapixels CCD
• Aperture: f 2.8 ~ 5.6
• Focal Length: 6.2 ~ 18.6 mm
• Focal Distance
- Normal Focus: 2.6 ft to ∞ (80 cm to ∞)
(The focusing range is the distance from the
lens to the subject.)
- Macro Focus:
Wide Angle: 0.5 ft~ 3.28 ft (0.15 m ~ 1 m)
Telephoto: 1.3 ft ~ 3.2 ft (0.4 m ~ 1 m)
• Modes
- Auto/Red Eye Reduction/Always On/Slow
Sync/OFF
• Range
Flash Range for Normal mode:
Wide Angle: 2.6 ft ~ 8.0 ft ( 0.8 m ~ 2.5
m )
Telephoto: 2.6 ft ~ 5 ft ( 0.8 m ~ 1.5 m )
Flash Range for Macro mode:
Wide Angle: 0.5 ft~ 3.28 ft (0.15 m ~ 1 m)
Telephoto: 1.3 ft ~ 3.2 ft (0.4 m ~ 1 m)
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Shutter Speed1/2000 sec ~ 8 sec
White BalanceAuto, Day light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent-
H, Fluorescent-L, SH1
Storage• Internal Memory: 16 MB Nand Flash
• External Memory
Supports SD card up to 2GB, when using
SDHC up to 8GB
Self-timer2 sec/ 10 sec/ Double / Brust
File Format• Still Image
- EXIF 2.2 compatible format (JPEG
compression) DCF compatible, Support DPOF
• Video Clip: AVI
• Audio: WAV
Power SupplyAA alkaline or lithium battery x 2
NiMH or NiCd rechargeable battery
Tripod SocketYes
ConnectivityWith computer via USB cable (included)
With TV via TV cable (included)
Dimension• Size:
- (W) 89.5 mm x (D) 61.3 mm x (H) 27 mm
• Weight:
Approximately 140g excluding batteries or
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 Capacities
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.