Polaroid CIM-1237R, CIA-1237SC User Manual

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Table of Contents

1 Preface. ...................................................................................................... 7

• About this Manual................................................................................... 7

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance .................. 7

Declaration of Conformity .................................................................. 8

Trademark Recognition ........................................................................ 8

• Safety and Handling Precautions ........................................................... 8

Camera Information ............................................................................ 8

Battery Information ............................................................................ 9

2 Introduction ............................................................................................ 10

• Camera Features ................................................................................. 10

• Package Contents ................................................................................ 11

• Camera Views ....................................................................................... 12

• Camera Buttons .................................................................................... 13

• Navigation Control .................................................................................... 13

• Camera Memory ................................................................................... 15

Internal memory ... ............. ...............................................................15

External storage........ ............. ............................................ ..............15

3 Getting Started ....................................................................................... 16

• Attaching the Wrist Strap .................................................................... 16

• Inserting the Battery.. ........................................................................... 16

• Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card .. ................................................ 17

• Turning the Power On and Off . ............................................................ 18

• Initial Settings ...................................................................................... 18

Setting the Language ................................................. ............ ..........18

Setting the Date & Time ............ ........................... ............ ............18

• Modes................................................................................................... 19

Record mode ..................................................................................... 19

Playback mode .................................................................................. 19

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Switching between Record mode and Playback Mode .................... 19

Selecting the Record mode options section ..................................... 19

4 Using the LCD Screen ............................................................................ 20

• LCD Screen Layout .............................................................................. 20

Record Mode Screen Layout ............................................................. 20

Playback Mode Screen Layout .......................................................... 22

Changing the LCD Screen Display ................................................... 25

5 Recording Photos, Videos and Voices .................................................. 27

• Taking Photos . ..................................................................................... 27

• Using the Image Stabilizer .................................................................... 28

• Setting the Zoom Control .................................................................... 28

• Using Flash .......................................................................................... 29

• Setting the Focus Mode ...................................................................... 30

• Using the Function Manual .................................................................. 30

My Mode .......................................................................................... 31

Resolution ......................................................................................... 31

Quality ............................................................................................... 32

EV Compensation .............................................................................. 32

White Balance ................................................................................. 33

ISO .................................................................................................... 34

Metering ............................................................................................ 34

Color Mode ........................................................................................ 35

• Using the Record Manual .................................................................... 36

• Setting Scene Mode ............................................................................. 36

Using Smile Capture Mode ............................................................... 39

Using Intelligent Scene Mode ........................................................... 40

Using Blink Detection Mode ............................................................. 42

Using Aperture Priority Mode ............................................................ 43

Using Shutter Priority Mode .............................................................. 43

Using Manual Exposure Mode .......................................................... 44

• Setting the Drive Mode ...................................................................... 45

• Setting the AEB .................................................................................. 46

• Setting the AF Area ............................................................................ 46

• Setting the AF Lamp ........................................................................... 47

• Setting Sharpness ............................................................................... 47

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• Setting Saturation ................................................................................ 48

• Setting Contrast ................................................................................... 48

• Setting the Digital Zoom ...................................................................... 49

• Setting the Date Stamp ........................................................................ 49

• Setting the Auto Review....................................................................... 50

• Recording Movies ................................................................................. 51

Setting Movie Size ........................................................................... 51

YouTube Mode ................................................................................ 51

• Recording Voices. ................................................................................. 53

6 Playback .................................................................................................. 54

• Viewing in Single Navigation ..................................................................... 54

• Viewing Thumbnails .............................................................................. 54

• Zooming images .................................................................................. 55

• Playing Movies ..................................................................................... 56

• Playing Voice Recording........................................................................ 57

• Playing Voice Memo ............................................................................ 58

• Deleting an Image/Video/Audio ............................................................ 58

Using the Delete Button .................................................................... 58

• Setting Playback Menu ......................................................................... 59

• Setting Slideshow ................................................................................. 60

• Deleting Files ....................................................................................... 61

To delete a photo/video/audio clip .................................................... 61

To delete a single file ......................................................................... 61

To delete attached voice memo ........................................................ 62

To delete multiple files ...................................................................... 63

To delete all files ................................................................................ 63

• Protecting/Unprotecting Files ............................................................... 63

To protect files ................................................................................... 63

To protect/unprotect a single file ....................................................... 63

To protect/unprotect multiple files..................................................... 64

To protect all files .............................................................................. 64

To unprotect files ............................................................................... 64

• Red-Eye Correction ............................................................................... 65

• Voice Memo.......................................................................................... 66

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• Photo Editing ........................................................................................ 66

• Trim ....................................................................................................... 68

• Resize ................................................................................................... 69

• Setting Startup Image ........................................................................... 70

• Setting DPOF ........................................................................................ 70

To set DPOF on a single image/all image .......................................... 71

To reset DPOF ................................................................................... 71

• PictBridge ............................................................................................. 71

7 Using the Setup Menu ........................................................................... 72

• Setting Sounds .................................................................................... 72

• Setting Power Save .............................................................................. 73

• Setting LCD Save.................................................................................. 73

• Setting Date & Time ............................................................................ 74

• Setting Language ................................................................................. 74

• Setting File Numbering ........................................................................ 74

• Setting TV Out ...................................................................................... 75

• Setting LCD Brightness ....................................................................... 75

• Setting Battery Type ............................................................................ 75

• Setting Memory Kit .............................................................................. 75

• Reset All .............................................................................................. 76

8 Installing the Software onto a Computer ............................................ 77

• Installing the Software .......................................................................... 77

• Software Included with Your Camer ................................................... 78

• Fast and Easy YouTube™ Upload ....................................................... 79

• System Requirements ......................................................................... 79

• Uninstalling Polaroid i1037 Camera Driver........................................... 80

9 Making Connections ............................................................................. 81

• Connecting the Camera to a TV .......................................................... 81

To connect your camera to a TV ....................................................... 81

• Connecting the Camera to a PC ......................................................... 81

• Connecting the Camera to a Printer ................................................... 82

10 Appendix .............................................................................................. 83

• About Folder and File Names ............................................................. 83

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Folder Structure ................................................................................ 83

File Naming ...................................................................................... 83

11 Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 85

12 Getting Help ......................................................................................... 86

• Polaroid Online Services ...................................................................... 86

• ArcSoft Software Help ......................................................................... 86

13 Specifications ....................................................................................... 87

• Specifications....................................................................................... 87

• Camera Default Settings...................................................................... 89

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1 Preface

• About this Manual

This manual is designed to assist you in using your new digital camera. All information presented is as accurate as possible but is subject to change

without notice.

This manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical,

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a 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 distance between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Warning: A shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and to prevent interference to radio and television reception. Use only shielded cable to connect I/O devices to this equipment. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void your warranty

and service agreement.

Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to

the following conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undersired operation.

Trademark Recognition

Windows 98/2000/ME/XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operation System. All other companies

or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

• Safety and Handling Precautions

Camera Information

• Do not disassemble or attempt to service the camera yourself.

• Do not expose the camera to moisture, or extreme temperatures.

• Allow the camera to warm up when moving from cold to warm

temperatures.

• Do not touch the camera’s taking.lens.

• Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods.

• Do not use abrasive chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to

clean the product. Wipe the product with a slightly damp soft cloth.

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Battery Information

• Turn off the camera before installing or removing batteries..

• Use only the provided batteries or type of battery and charger that came

with your camera. Using other types of batteries. or charger may damage

the equipment and invalidate the warranty.

• If applicable, when using Li-ion battery in this product, ensure that they

are inserted correctly. Inserting the battery upside down can cause damage to the product and possibly cause an explosion.

• When the camera is used for an extended period of time, it is normal for

the camera body to feel warm.

• Download all pictures and remove the batteries from the camera if you

are going to store the camera for a long period of time.

• Ensure you select the correct battery type in the setup menu and use a

fully charged or fresh battery.

• There is a risk of damaging the product or personal injury if the battery is

replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries properly.

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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2 Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Polaroid digital camera. This manual provides you step-by-step instructions on how to use your camera,

and is intended for your reference only.

• Camera Features

• 12 megapixels resolution

• Up to 3x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom

• 1/2.3 inch CCD image sensor

• 2.7 inch color LCD display

• 32MB internal flash memory with optional external SD/SDHC card

• Supports up to 4GB of SD card, and up to 32GB of SDHC card

• Sleek metallic finish

• Easy-to-use button interface

• DCF, DPOF, PictBridge compatibility

• Slideshow feature to review your pictures and movies

• A/V output to view your pictures and movies on your TV

• USB port to transfer photos and movies to your PC

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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• Package Contents

Please check the contents of your camera package. It should contain:

i1237

The CD-ROM includes

Polaroid i1237 Camera Driver (PC)

ArcSoft MediaImpression™: (PC/Mac)

ArcSoft Print Creations® (PC/Mac)

Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™ (PC/Mac)

User Guide (in PDF format)

USB Cable

Wrist Strap

2 x AA Batteries

Quick Start Guide

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• Camera Views

1. Shutter button

2. Flash

3. Self-timer LED

4. Image Stabilizer Button

5. Power button

6. Speaker

7. USB/AV port

8. Lens

9. Microphone

10. Zoom out / Thumbnail button

11. Playback mode button

12. Power / Auto Focus LED

13. Macro / Left button

14. Stop / Down button

15. Menu button

16. Zoom in button

17. Wrist strap holder

18. Play / Pause / Up button

19. Flash / Right button

20. Set / Display button

21. Mode / Scene button

scene

1 1 12 13 14

16 17 18

19 20 2 1

22. SD card door

23. Tripod socket

24. Battery Door

2 2

2 3

2 4

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• Camera Buttons

Your camera is equipped with different buttons for ease of use.

Button Description

Power Press to turn the power on or off.

Image Stabilizer

The image stabilizer sets the optimal ISO value according to light

levels to compensate for camera shake.

Press to set stabilizer on/off.

Shutter Press to capture an image or start/stop recording a video or audio clip.

Play

If the camera is turned off, press and hold to turn on camera in

Playback mode. If the camera is turned on, press to toggle camera between the Playback or Record mode.

Zoom Press the zoom buttons to change zoom magnication..

Menu Press to enter the menu.

Function/ Delete

In the Record mode, press to enter function menu.

In the Playback mode, press to delete an image, video or audio clip.

• Navigation Control

The 4-way Navigation Control and the OK button allows you to access the various menus available from the On Screen Display (OSD). You can configure a wide range of camera settings to ensure the best results for your photos and videos. Further functions of these buttons are as follows:

Flash Button

Macro Button

SET Button

Face Tracking/

Rotate Button

Display Button

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Button Usage

OK 1. Conrms a selection when using the OSD menus.

Flash/ Right

1. In the Record mode, press to scroll through the ash mode options(Auto, Anti Red-eye, Fill, Slow Sync and Off)

2. In the Playback mode, press to view the next image, video or audio clip.

3. In the Playback Video mode, press to fast forward video playback

4. In the Menu, press to enter the submenu or to navigate through the

menu selections.

Macro/ Left

1. In the Record mode, press to turn on/off Macro.

2. In the Playback mode, press to view the previous image, video or audio

clip.

3. In the Playback Video mode, press to rewind video playback

4. In the Menu, press to exit a submenu or to navigate through the menu

selections.

Up/Face

Tracking/ Rotate

1. In the Menu, press to navigate through the menu and submenu

selections.

2. In the Record mode, press to turn the face tracking function on or off.

3. In the Playback Video/ Audio mode, press to Start/Pause video or audio playback.

4. In the Playback photo mode, press to rotate the image clockwise 90 degrees with each press of the button. This feature is applicable for still

images only.

Display/ Down

1. In the Playback mode, press to change the LCD screen display to show or hide OSD icons.

2. In the Record mode, press to change LCD screen display to show or hide OSD icons and guide lines.

3. In the Menu, press to navigate through the menu and submenu

selections.

4. In the Playback Video/ Audio mode, press to stop video/audio playback.

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• Camera Memory

Internal memory

Your camera has 32MB of internal memory. Users can store images up to 10MB. If there is no memory card inserted in the camera, all images, videos

and audio clips recorded are automatically stored in the internal memory.

Expanding Your Camera’s Memory

Your camera supports SD cards of up to 4GB in size. It also supports SDHC card with a maximum capacity of 32GB. If there is a memory card inserted in the SD card slot, the camera automatically saves all images, videos and audio

clips in the external storage card.

NOTE:

• Not all cards may be compatible with your camera. When purchasing a card, please check

the card’s specications and take the camera with you. Polaroid branded memory cards are

recommended.

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3 Getting Started

• Attaching the Wrist Strap

• Inserting the Battery

Follow these instructions to insert the AA battery into the battery compartment. Please read “Battery Information” on page 9 before inserting/removing the battery.

1. Open the battery door by following the illustration below.

2. Insert the batteries into the compartment

as shown in the illustration.

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3. Flip the door back into place as shown in the illustration and slide the

locking tab in the direction of the arrow.

• Inserting a SD/SDHC Memory Card

Expand your camera’s memory by using SD or SDHC memory cards. Your camera supports SD cards of up to 4GB and SDHC cards of up to 32GB in size. Follow these instructions to insert the SD/SDHC card.

1. Make sure the power is off before inserting

a SD/SDHC memory card.

2. Swing on the SD card door in the direction of

the arrow and flip the door open.

3. Insert the SD/SDHC card into the

memory card slot label side up.

M B

4. Push the SD/SDHC card into the memory

slot until it clicks into place.

5. Close the SD card door as shown in the illustration.

To remove the SD/SDHC card, gently push

the card inward with your finger and release it. Pull out the card carefully.

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• Turning the Power On and Off

There are two ways to turn on the camera:

• Press and hold the Power button. The start up image displays briefly

and the startup sound plays if enabled. The zoom lens extends and the

camera is turned on in the Record mode.

• Press and hold the Playback button. The camera is turned on in Playback

mode. The zoom lens is not extended.

To turn off the camera, press the Power button. See “Modes” on page 19 to know more about Record and Playback mode.

• Initial Settings

When you turn on your camera for the very first time, you will be asked to establish the initial settings of your camera. When you turn the Power button on, the Language Menu is displayed on the LCD screen for you to setup your display language.

Setting the Language

1. Press or to move through the selections.

2. Press OK to select your language.

Setting the Date & Time

1. Press or to change the value of the date and time.

2. Press OK to apply.

3. If necessary, press MENU to close the menu.

Now, you are ready to start taking photos and videos.

NOTE:

• Holding down or

changes the values continuously.

• If the battery is removed for more than 48 hours, the Date & Time will have to be

reset.

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• Modes

Your camera has two modes:

Record mode

• Set to the Record mode to capture still images, record videos and audio clips.

• Record mode can be further set to mode options like auto, movie and scene

selection modes. See “Selecting the Record mode options” below.

Playback mode

• Set your camera to Playback mode to view and edit captured images and

playback videos and audio clips. You can also attach a voice memo to still

images in this mode.

When you turn on your camera using the Power button, you are automatically

in the Record mode.

Switching between Record mode and Playback Mode

Press the Play button to switch between Record and Playback modes.

Selecting the Record mode options section

Maximize the quality and ease of use of your camera by using the different

mode options. The mode options allow you to capture images with preset settings according to the scene conditions.

1. Set the camera to Record mode.

2. Press MENU to launch Record Mode Menu.

3. Select Record Mode by pressing the DISP button

once, and press to enter its submenu.

4. Select a mode

5. Press the OK button to confirm your selection..

OFF

Record Mode

Drive Mode

AEB

AF Area

AF Lamp

Sharpness

NOTE:

• For more information, see “Using the Record Menu” on page 37.

• Use the 4-way navigation control to move through the menu selections.

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4 Using the LCD Screen

The high resolution 2.7” LCD display shows all important information regarding your cameras’ settings as well as the visual image of your photo or video. This display is called the On Screen Display or OSD.

• LCD Screen Layout

The following illustrations shows the LCD screen layout and the icon descriptions.

Record Mode Screen Layout

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No. Item Description

1 Record Mode Indicates the current record mode settings.

2 Flash Indicates flash settings.

3 Self-timer / Burst Indicates drive mode settings.

4 Zoom Indicator Displays zoom.

5 Shots available Indicates the remaining shots available.

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No. Item Description

6 Battery Indicates battery power level.

7 Storage media Indicates current storage media in use.

8 Date stamp Indicates whether the date stamp is enabled.

9 AEB Indicates whether the AEB function is enabled.

10 Stabilizer Indicates whether the image stabilizer function is enabled.

11 Saturation Displays saturation settings.

12 Contrast Displays contrast settings.

13 Histogram Graphic display of ISO settings.

14 ISO Displays ISO settings.

15 Focus area Use to frame subject you wish to capture.

16 Shutter speed Displays shutter speed settings.

17 Aperture size Displays aperture settings.

18 Shake warning Indicates that the camera is recommending that you enable

the image stabilizer feature.

19 Macro Indicates macro is enabled.

20 Exposure Displays exposure value settings.

21 Face tracking Indicates whether the face tracking is enabled.

22 White balance Displays white balance settings.

23 Metering Displays metering settings.

24 Sharpness Displays sharpness settings.

25 Quality Displays quality settings.

26 Resolution Displays resolution settings.

27 AF lamp Indicates AF lamp is enabled.

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Playback Mode Screen Layout

The Playback mode display varies depending on the type of file being viewed.

Playback mode display of still images:

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1 2 3 4 5

No. Item Description

1 Playback mode Indicates playback mode.

2 Protect

3 Audio clip

4 Button intro

Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a

5 File no. / Total no.

Indicates the file number and the total number of files in the memory card.

6 Battery Indicates battery power level.

7 Storage media Indicates where images (data) are stored.

8 Recording information

9 DPOF

10 Resolution Displays image size.

Indicates a file has a voice memo.

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1 2 3 5

6 7

1112

No. Item Description

1 Playback mode Indicates playback mode.

2 Protect

3 Movie clip

4 Button intro

Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a

5 File no. / Total no.

6 Battery Indicates battery power level.

7 Storage media Indicates where images (data) are stored.

8 Recording information

9 Volume Indicates volume settings.

10 Key indicator

Indicates the buttons to press on the camera to apply the functions.

11 Playing status Displays playing status.

12 Played time Indicates played time.

Indicates the file number and the total number of files in the memory card.

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Playback mode of audio clips:

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0:00:16 / 0:00:20

1 2 4

5 6

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No. Item Description

1 Playback mode Indicates playback mode.

2 Protect

3 Button intro

Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a

4 File no. / Total no.

5 Battery Indicates battery power level.

6 Storage media Indicates where images (data) are stored.

7 Recording information

8 Volume Indicates volume settings.

9 Key indicator

Indicates the buttons to press on the camera to apply the functions.

10 Playing status Displays playing status.

11 Played time Indicates played time.

Indicates the file number and the total number of files in the memory card.

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Changing the LCD Screen Display

The type of information displayed on the LCD screen can be changed using the DISP button.

Press the DISP button repeatedly to change the LCD display from one type

to another.

In Record Mode, the LCD display can be changed into any of the following:

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NOTE:

• The OSD information may vary depending on the record mode type.

• Use the “Guide lines” to properly align your image for capture.

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In Playback mode, the LCD display can be changed into any of the following:

1/ 301/ 30

F 3.0

0EV

SET

12M

ISO

400

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OSD on Full OSD onOSD off

NOTE:

LCD display cannot be changed for the following situations:

• Manual exposure mode

• Recording movie or audio clips

• Playing movie or audio clips

• Playing slideshow

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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5 Recording Photos, Videos and Voices

• Taking Photos

Now that you are familiar with your camera, you are now ready to take your photos. Taking photos with your camera is very simple.

1. Turn on the camera by pressing the Power button. By doing this, your camera is set to Record mode.

2. Frame your shot using the focus frame on the LCD display. See illustration on the right.

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3. Press the shutter button halfway down. The camera automatically adjusts the focus and exposure. When the camera is ready to take the photo, the focus frame turns green, the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed. (When the focus frame is in red and the operation 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.)

4. Press the Shutter button all the way down to capture your image.

When the shake warning icon

appears, hold the camera steady, with your arms at your side or use a tripod to stabilize the camera to prevent a blurry image. You may need to turn on the camera’s flash or enable the Image Stabilizer feature to get a better picture.

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• Using the Image Stabilizer

The Image Stabilizer function prevents blurred images caused by shaking. This function is only available if ISO is set to Auto. See “ISO” on page 35 on how to adjust the ISO settings.

Image Stabilization Button

To activate Stabilizer

• Press the Stabilizer button on top of your camera to enable/disable the stabilizer.

• Setting the Zoom Control

Your camera features up to 3x optical zoom and up to 5x of digital zoom. Optical zoom is achieved by mechanically adjusting the lens while digital zoom is activated through the menu settings.

Press to zoom in.

Press to zoom out.

Zoom buttons

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Optical zoom

Digital zoom

NOTE:

• Digital zoom is not activated in recording movies.

To adjust the optical zoom:

1. Press the Zoom button to zoom in or zoom out an image.

2. The zoom indicator appears on the LCD display.

To adjusts the digital zoom:

1. Activate digital zoom.

2. Rotate the zoom control right to optically zoom in an image to its maximum until it stops.

3. Release the zoom control.

4. Rotate the zoom control right again to switch to digital zoom automatically.

Zooming continues.

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• Using Flash

When taking pictures in difficult lighting conditions, use the Flash to get the correct exposure. This function cannot be activated when recording movies or continuous shooting.

Flash button

To activate the Flash

• Press the Flash/Right button on your camera repeatedly until your desired flash mode is displayed on the LCD display.

Your camera is equipped with five flash modes:

Auto. The flash fires automatically

whenever extra lighting is needed.

Red-eye reduction. The flash fires

twice to reduce the red-eye effect.

Always on. The flash always fires when you press the shutter button regardless of lighting conditions.

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Auto flash is enabled.

Slow sync. The flash fires with a delay and uses slow shutter speed.

Off. The flash is turned off.

NOTE:

• Flash function is only available in shooting still images but not available in Burst and AEB modes.

• Do not charge the flash while pressing the zoom button. Charge the flash after releasing the zoom button if necessary.

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• Setting the Focus Mode

This function allows users to define the type focus when recording a still image or a movie clip.

Macro button

To set the Focus mode

• Press the Macro button repeatedly until the desired focus mode icon is displayed on the lower left corner of the LCD display.

Your camera supports the four focus modes: Normal. With normal focus, the focus range starts from 0.4m(1.31ft). When the camera is set to Normal mode, there is no icon displayed on the screen.

Macro. This mode is designed for close-up photography. If Macro is enabled, you can capture the detail and sharpness of a very close image. (Please refer to page 88 for the macro focus range).

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Pan Focus. When Pan Focus is set, the camera focuses on every object.

INF

Infinity. When Infinity is set, the camera focuses on distant objects.

• Using the Function Menu

The Function Menu is used to adjust capture settings in Record Mode. It contains My Mode, Resolution, Quality, EV Compensation, White Balance, ISO, Metering, and Color Mode. Press the FUNC button of your camera to launch the Function Menu.

FUNC

Press the FUNC button again to close the menu.

• The Menu bar displays the current status of your camera settings. Only

the available functions for the settings are shown as icon on the menu bar.

Zoom buttons

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• The available options for each item on the menu bar are shown in the Menu options.

• Use the or key to move through the menu selections then press the OK button to save and apply changes.

Menu bar

Menu options

Program

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AWB

ISO

AUTO

0EV

• My Mode

The My Mode function displays the 6 most recent modes used in order. When you move through the different modes in the menu options, the items on the menu bar changes to the corresponding available settings.

• Resolution

The Resolution function is used to set the resolution before you capture the image. Changing the resolution affects the number of images that can be stored in your memory card. The higher the resolution, the more memory space is required. The table below shows the resolution values for still images.

Program

12M

AWB

ISO

AUTO

0EV

A2 Size

12M

AWB

ISO

AUTO

10M 8M 3M5M

3:2

16:9

0EV

Icon Pixel Size Icon Pixel Size

Print Size

4000 x 3000 2048 x 1536

4000 x 2672 1920 x 1080

3264 x 2448 640 x 480

2592 x 1944

12M

3:2

16:9

VGA

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• Quality

The quality determines the amount of

compression applied to your photos. More

compression results in a more detailed image.

However, the higher the quality, the more

memory space is required in your memory card.

• EV Compensation

EV stands for Exposure Value. In difficult lighting

conditions, the auto exposure function of your

camera may be misled into giving the wrong readings. The EV Compensation function allows you to adjust the exposure value and correctly expose your images. Available for still images

only.

Fine

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ISO

AUTO

0EV

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AW B

ISO

AUTO

0EV

• To adjust EV settings, press the or keys to increase/decrease the

value. As you adjust the settings, the LCD display displays the adjusted image when applying these EV settings. Press the OK button to save and

apply changes.

• The available settings are: OEV, +0.3EV, +0.7EV, +1.0EV, +1.3EV, +1.7EV, +2.0EV, -0.3EV, -0.7EV, -1.0EV, -1.3EV, -1.7EV, -2.0EV.

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• White Balance

The White Balance function allows you to adjust the camera setting according to the lighting in your scene when recording still

images and movies.

• As you move through each selection, you can see the preview on the LCD display.

Auto

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AWB

ISO

AUTO

AWB

0EV

Icon Item Description

Auto The camera automatically adjusts the white balance.

Daylight Ideally used for bright sunny conditions.

Cloudy Ideally used for cloudy conditions.

Tungsten

Ideally used for indoor photos with tungsten or halogen lighting without a flash.

Flourescent 1

Ideally used for indoor photos with reddish fluorescent lighting conditions.

Flourescent 2

Ideally used for indoor photos with bluish fluorescent lighting conditions.

Custom

Used when light source cannot be specified. Press the shutter button on the camera to automatically adjust the appropriate white balance setting according to the scene.

AWB

This should be used for most photographic scenes.

This is considered “warm” lighting.

This is considered “cool” lighting.

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• ISO

The ISO function lets you adjust the ISO sensitivity in recording still images

depending on the lighting levels of your surroundings.

• Use a higher ISO setting in dim conditions and a lower ISO setting in brighter

conditions.

• As you move through the selections, the preview on the LCD display changes.

• Available settings are: Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600,3200 (3M, 16:9<2M>, VGA), 6400 (16:9 <2M>, VGA).

Auto

12M

AW B

ISO

AUTO

ISO

AUTO

ISO50ISO

100

ISO

200

ISO

800

ISO

400

0EV

NOTE:

If the ImageStabilizer is enabled, ISO is automatically set to Auto and cannot be adjusted. To adjust ISO, disable Stabilizer first.

• Metering

The Metering function lets you select the area of the subject or frame by which the

camera measures light to record still images or movies.

• As you move through the selections, the preview on the LCD display changes.

Multi

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ISO

AUTO

0EV

Icon Item Description

Multi

The camera measures the exposure readings from multiple points in the subject area.

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Center

The camera measures the average light from the entire frame but gives more importance to the values near the center.

Spot

The camera selects the exposure value based on the center of your picture.

Icon Item Description

• Color Mode

The Color Mode function lets you record still

images or movies and apply different colors or tones for a more artistic effect.

• As you move through the selections, the preview on the LCD display changes.

Normal

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ISO

AUTO

VN S R GBW

0EV

Icon Item Description

Normal The camera records normally.

Vivid

The camera captures the image with more contrast and

Sepia Images are captured in sepia tones.

B&W Images are captured in black and white.

Vivid Red

Captured image becomes reddish. Ideally used to record images like flowers and cars to make them more vivid.

Vivid Green

Captured image becomes greenish. Ideally used to record images like mountains and lawns to make them more vivid.

Vivid Blue

Captured image becomes bluish. Ideally used to record images like the sky and the ocean, to make them look more vivid.

saturation emphasizing bold colors

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• Using the Record Menu

If you are in Record mode, you can access the Record menu simply

by pressing the MENU button on your camera.

When the menu is displayed, use the 4-way navigation control and the OK button to move through menu selections and apply your

desired settings. To close the menu anytime, press the menu

button again.

• Record Menu

The Record menu allows you to change modes, and setup other capture settings.

To go to Record Menu: Set the camera to Record mode. See “Switching between Record Mode and Playback Mode” on page 20.

1. Press

to launch Record Menu

OFF

Record Mode

Drive Mode

AEB

AF Area

AF Lamp

Sharpness

2. Use the or keys to move through the menu selections.

3. To select an item, press .

4. Press the OK button to save and apply settings.

• Setting the Scene Mode

Setting the Scene mode allows you to capture images with the cameras’

presets according to the scenes or environment.

1. From the Record Menu, press to

select Record Mode.

Record Mode

Drive Mode

AEB

AF Area

AF Lamp

Sharpness

2. Use the navigation controls to move

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through the selection.

3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes.

The table below shows the available scene mode settings.

Icon. Item Description

Auto The simplest way to shoot most images. Settings are adjusted

automatically.

Program The camera automatically adjusts for suitable shooting settings

like shutter speed and aperture values.

Aperture Priority This feature lets users adjust for the aperture value and the

camera automatically selects the shutter speed to match the brightness. See “Using Aperture Priority Mode” on page 44.

Shutter Priority This feature lets users adjust the shutter speed and the

camera automatically selects the aperture value to match the brightness.

M anual Exposure

This feature lets users adjusts the shutter speed and aperture value to correctly expose your images.

Intelligent Scene The camera detects the shooting conditions and automatically

switches to the appropriate scene mode.

Portrait The camera blurs the background to focus on the subject in the

foreground.

Landscape This feature is used to emphasize wide scenic views.

Sunset This feature enhances the red hue for capturing sunset images.

Backlight This feature is used to capture the image of a backlit subject by

changing the camera’s metering.

Select

Auto

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Icon. Item Description

Kids This feature is used to capture still images of moving kids.

Night Scene This feature is used to capture images with night scenery

background.

Fireworks This feature slows shutter speed to capture fireworks

explosions.

Snow This feature is used for snow scenes.

Sports This feature captures still images in high speed movements.

Party This feature is used for wedding or indoor party settings.

Candlelight This feature is used to capture warm candle light effects.

Night Portrait This feature is used to capture portrait pictures with night or

dark background.

Soft Skin This feature enhances skin tone and facial skin appears

smooth.

Soft Flowing Water

This feature enhances smooth effects like water or silk.

Food This feature is used to capture images of food. The increased

saturation in this mode makes the captured image more enticing.

Building This feature enhances the edges of captured images.

Text This feature enhances the black and white contrast normally

used when capturing text images.

Auction Pictures taken in Auction mode are automatically saved under a

specific folder named “_AUCT”.

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Icon. Item Description

Smile Detection This feature uses smile tracking to automatically detect

smiling faces to capture. When smiles are detected, it

continuously captures the image.

Blink Detection

This feature detects if the subject blinked their eye

when the image is captured and gives the user an option whether to save it or not.

Pre-composition

This feature captures a image temporarily as a reference. Review the temporary image, when satisfied, take another picture to capture you final image.

Love Portrait

This feature uses face tracking to auto detect faces to

capture portraits photos without the help of others. When more than two faces are detected, AF is automatically

activated. The camera starts a count down and captures a picture in two seconds.

Camcorder This mode is used to record movie clips.

Voice Recorder This mode is used to record audio clips.

After selecting the scene mode, the selected mode, except Voice Rec, will be added to the forefront in MyMode of Function Menu. See “Using the Function Menu” on page 31.

Using Smile Capture Mode

The Smile Capture mode uses smile tracking to automatically capture

images. This feature is most useful in capturing different angles and smiles

of moving people. When capturing an image with more than one person, the

camera detects the smile of the closest person in the center of the screen.

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To activate Smile Capture

1. Select from the Scene Mode submenu.

2. Focus the camera on the subject to capture.

3. The smile capture icon blinks every second and the white focus frame turns green to denote camera activity.

4. When a smile is detected, the camera will automatically take a shot of the image.

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The camera displays a white frame when a face is detected.

NOTE:

When capturing an image with several faces, face tracking function may take up more time tracking faces for the first time.

Using Intelligent Scene Mode

With the Intelligent Scene Mode, the camera automatically detects the shooting conditions and switches to the appropriate scene and settings when aiming on a subject. This feature is most useful for novice users to capture great images even without basic knowledge of photography.

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Face tracking is automatically enabled.

Intelligent scene icon. After the camera detects the shooting conditions, this icon changes to show the detected scene mode.

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To activate Intelligent Scene

1. Select from the Scene Mode submenu.

2. Focus the camera on the subject to capture.

3. The camera detects the shooting conditions and switches to the appropriate scene mode.

4. Press the shutter button halfway down to allow the camera to focus on the subject. The

frame turns green to indicate focus is set.

5. Press the shutter button to take the shot.

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The camera displays a solid white frame when a face is detected.

NOTE:

When Intelligent Scene function is enabled, icons will be displayed even in the Guideline, or No Display modes are enabled when the shutter button is pressed

halfway down.

The table below shows the modes supported by Intelligent scene:

Icon. Intelligent

Scene Modes

Description

Portrait This mode is set when a face is detected.

Landscape This mode is set when:

• There is no face detected.

• The focus distance is more than 1.5 meters.

• The EV setting is greater than 11 or 10.5.

Sunset This mode is automatically set when sunset lighting is detected.

Macro This mode is set when:

• There is no face detected

• The focus distance is within the macro range. This mode can only be detected when you half press the shutter button.

Blacklight This mode is set when a face is detected with an EV setting greater

than 2.5.

B a c k l i g h t

Portrait

This mode is set when a face is detected with an EV setting greater

than 2.5.

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Icon. Intelligent

Scene Modes

Description

Night Scene This mode is set when:

• There is no face detected.

• The focus distance is more than 1.5 meters.

• The EV setting is lower than 5 or 4.5.

Night Portrait This mode is set when a face is detected with an EV setting

lower than 5 or 4.5.

Using Blink Detection Mode

The Blink Detection mode tracks faces and determines when a captured image has subjects with closed eyes. After shooting, when the camera detects that the subject has blinked, a menu selection appears to ask the user whether to save the image or not. This feature saves time in managing photos to be stored or deleted.

To activate Blink Detection

1. Select from the Scene Mode submenu.

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Detected faces

are framed. Face tracking is automatically enabled.

2. Press the shutter button halfway down to allow the

camera to focus on the subject. The frame turns green to indicate focus is set.

Save image

Cancel

3. Press the shutter button to capture the image. The

image is automatically saved unless the camera

detects that the subject

has blinked. In this case,

the screen on the right is displayed.

4. Select Save Image to save or Cancel to discard.

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• Using Aperture Priority Mode

With Aperture Priority mode, users can adjust the aperture value and the camera automatically sets the shutter speed to match the brightness.

To activate Aperture Priority

1. Select from the Scene Mode submenu.

2. Press SET button to enter the adjust mode.

3. Use the or DISP keys to select the

aperture value options.

4. Press the shutter button to capture the image.

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SET : Adjust

F 3.0F 3.0

Displays the aperture value

• Using Shutter Priority Mode

With Shutter Priority mode, users can adjust the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture value to match the brightness.

To activate Shutter Priority

1. Select from the Scene Mode submenu.

2. Press SET button to enter the adjust mode.

3. Use the or keys to select the shutter speed options.

4. Press the shutter button to capture the image.

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• Using Manual Exposure Mode

With Manual Exposure mode, users can manually adjust the shutter speed and the aperture value.

To activate Manual Exposure

1. Select from the Scene Mode submenu.

2. Press OK button to enter the adjust mode.

3. Use the

or keys to select the shutter

speed options or use the or keys to select the aperture value options.

4. use the or keys to increase or decrease the aperture or shutter speed values.

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Displays the aperture and shutter speed value

5. Use the OK button to switch between aperture and shutter speed adjustment and vice versa.

6. Press the shutter button to capture the image.

NOTE:

When you press the shutter button halfway down, the difference between the correct and selected exposure is displayed in red. This indicates that you must make

an adjustment to either shutter speed or aperture size to obtain a good photo.

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• Setting the Drive Mode

Your camera features a Self-timer and Burst settings which can be set in the Drive mode function in the Record Menu. The Self-timer allows you to take photos after a pre-defined delay. While Burst lets you take consecutive shots. This function is only available in recording still images. The Drive mode setting is automatically set to off when youturn off the camera.

Record Mode

Drive Mode

AEB

AF Area

AF Lamp

Sharpness

OFF

To set the Drive Mode

1. From the Record menu, select Drive Mode.

2. Use the or keys to go through the selection.

3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes.

Record Mode

Drive Mode

AEB

AF Area

AF Lamp

Sharpness

OFF

10 sec.

2 sec.

Double

Burst

Off

OFF

The table below shows the available Drive mode settings.

Icon Item Description

10 Sec Self-timer

Sets a 10-second delay to capture image after pressing the shutter button.

2 Sec Self-timer

Sets a 2-second delay to capture image after pressing the shutter button.

Double Self-timer

Performs delay and capture twice:

• Performs a 10-second delay, then captures the image.

• Performs another 2-second delay then captures the

image again.

Burst

Press and hold the shutter button down to capture images continuously. Release the shutter button to stop.

Off Captures an image without time delay.

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• Setting the AEB

AEB stands for Automatic Exposure Bracketing. This feature captures the

same image with 3 different exposure settings.

• As you move through the selection, the preview on the LCD display

changes.

To set AEB

1. From the Record menu, select AEB.

2. Use the or keys to go through the

selection.

3. Press the OK button to save and apply

changes.

Record Mode

Drive Mode

AEB

AF Area

AF Lamp

Sharpness

OFF

Off

OFF

• Setting the AF Area

AF stands for Automatic Focus. This feature determines the area on which

the camera focuses.

To set AF Area

1. From the Record menu, select AF Area.

2. Use the or keys to go through the

selection.

3. Press the OK button to save and apply

changes.

Record Mode

Drive Mode

AEB

AF Area

AF Lamp

Sharpness

OFF

Wide

Center

The table below shows the available AF area settings.

Icon Item Description

Wide The camera automatically selects focus area within the wide frame.

Center The focus area is fixed on the center.

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• Setting the AF Lamp

The AF Lamp function allows you to record images even in low light

conditions.

If AF Lamp is set to Auto, the AF lamp located in the front of the camera, see “Front View” on page 12, emits an red light by pressing the shutter button

halfway down allowing the camera to set the focus easily.

To set AF Lamp

1. From the Record menu, select AF Lamp.

2. Use the or keys to go through the

selection.

3. Press the OK button to save and apply

changes.

Record Mode

Drive Mode

AEB

AF Area

AF Lamp

Sharpness

OFF

Auto

Off

OFF

• Setting Sharpness

This function allows you to enhance or soften finer details of your photos.

To set Sharpness

1. From the Record menu, select Sharpness.

2. Use the or keys to go through the

selection.

3. Press the OK button to save and apply

changes.

Record Mode

Drive Mode

AEB

AF Area

AF Lamp

Sharpness

OFF

High

Normal

Low

The table below shows the available AF area settings.

Icon Item Description

High Sharpens the image.

Normal Normal sharpness.

Low Softens the image.

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• Setting Saturation

The Saturation function lets you adjust the color saturation in your photos. Use a higher saturation setting for rich colors and a lower saturation setting

for more natural tones.

To set Saturation

1. From the Record menu, select Saturation.

2. Use the or keys to go through the selection.

3. Press the OK button to save and apply

changes.

Saturation

Contrast

Digital Zoom

Date Stamp

Auto Review

OFF

High

Normal

Low

The table below shows the available Saturation settings.

Icon Item Description

High Enhances saturation.

Normal Normal saturation is applied.

Low Reduces saturation.

• Setting Contrast

This function allows you to adjust the contrast of your photos.

To set Contrast

1. From the Record menu, select Contrast.

2. Use the or keys to go through the selection.

3. Press the OK button to save and apply

changes.

Saturation

Contrast

Digital Zoom

Date Stamp

Auto Review

OFF

High

Normal

Low

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• Setting the Digital Zoom

This feature controls the digital zoom mode of your camera. Your camera enlarges an image using the optical zoom first. When the zoom scale exceeds 5x, the camera uses digital zoom.

NOTE:

Using digital zoom may have an effect on the image quality of you picture.

To set Digital Zoom

1. From the Record menu, select Digital

Zoom

2. Use the or keys to go through the selection.

3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes.

Saturation

Contrast

Digital Zoom

Date Stamp

Auto Review

OFF

Intelligent Zoom

Standard Zoom

Off

OFF

The table below shows the available Saturation settings.

Icon Item Description

Intelligent Zoom

Enlarges the image digitally with almost no distortion. This feature is available for still images only.

Standard Zoom

Enlarges all image sizes up to a maximum of 5x in playback, but the image quality deteriorates.

Off Uses the optical zoom only.

NOTE:

• Digital Zoom is not available in Smile Capture, Video, and Voice Recording modes.

• The maximum Intellect zoom scale varies depending on the image type and resolution.

• Setting the Date Stamp

The Date Stamp function allows you to add the recorded date and time (when they were taken) on your photos. The recorded date and time are based on your camera’s clock settings.

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Once date and time are stamped on a photo, they can no longer be edited

or deleted.

Limitations of Date Stamp functions are as follows:

• Available for still images only.

• May slow down AEB/ continuous shooting when Date Stamp is enabled in /AEB/ Burst mode.

• If Date Stamp is enabled, digital zoom is

automatically turned off.

• In vertical or rotated images, the date

and time on your photos still appear

horizontally.

Saturation

Contrast

Digital Zoom

Date Stamp

Auto Review

OFF

Date

Date & Time

Off

OFF

Saturation

Contrast

Digital Zoom

Date Stamp

Auto Review

OFF

To set Date Stamp

1. From the Record menu, select Date Stamp.

2. Use the or keys to go through the

selection.

3. Press the OK button to save and apply

changes.

• Setting the Auto Review

The Auto Review function lets you view the

captured image right after shooting it.

If Auto review is On, the camera will display the captured image for 1 second on the LCD display.

To set Auto Review

1. From the Record menu, select Auto Review.

2. Use the or keys to go through the

selection.

3. Press the OK button to save and apply

changes.

Saturation

Contrast

Digital Zoom

Date Stamp

Auto Review

OFF

Saturation

Contrast

Digital Zoom

Date Stamp

Auto Review

OFF

Off

OFF

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• Recording Movies

You can record movies with the camera, the available recording time depends on the capacity of the memory card. Videos can be recorded until the maximum memory capacity has been reached. However the length of a single video may be limited depending on the camera model.

1. From the Record mode menu, select Movie.

2. Focus your camera on the subject that you want to take.

3. Press the Shutter button to start

recording.

4. Use the control to zoom in and

zoom out an image.

5. To stop recording, press the Shutter button.

Record Mode

Drive Mode

AEB

AF Area

AF Lamp

Sharpness

OFF

NOTE:

• Sound cannot be recorded while pressing the control.

• When the maximum capacity for a single video has been reached, simply press the shutter button again to continue recording.

• Digital zoom is not available in movie recording.

• Power save is not available in movie recording or pause recording.

• The camera will automatically stop recording when the memory capacity is full.

Setting Movie Size

The Movie Size function icon appears only in Movie Mode. Use this function to adjust the resolution and quality of movie clips. To set the Movie Size:

1. In the Movie mode press the FUNC key.

2. Press the DISP button to select the resolution.

2. Use the or to select your movie’s

resolution.

3. Press the OK button to confirm your choice.

AW B

640

640 320

16:9

High Quality

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The table below shows the available size and corresponding image quality

settings.

Icon. Frame Size Description

720 x 400 HDTV

640 X 480 High Quality

320 X 240 Normal

640 X 480 YouTube Mode

To set other movie mode settings, please refer to “Using the Function Menu”

on page 31.

YouTube Mode

YouTube Mode allows you to record movies with predefined video settings to easily upload to the YouTube website.

YouTube supports two file upload standards:

• Single File Uploader. The maximum movie file size is up to 100 MB.

• YouTube Uploader. The maximum movie file size is up to 1 GB. Most uploaded movie length ranges within 5 minutes, although you can

upload a maximum movie length of 10 minutes.

Therefore when you record using the YouTube mode, the following standards

are followed:

• Recorded movies are set to YouTube standard resolution of 640 X 480.

• Recording automatically stops when the file reaches 100 MB. Recorded movies in the YouTube mode are stored following the DCF rule, however movies are saved in a specific folder named “_UTUBE”. For more details, please refer to “Folder Structure” on page 84.

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• To record a YouTube movie, select from the Movie Size function. Available recording time for a YouTube movie is up to 10 minutes.

• Recording Voices

1. From the Record mode menu, select

Voice. The Voice Recording screen layout is displayed on the LCD display.

3. Press the Shutter button to start recording.

4. Press the Shutter button to stop recording.

0:00:16

NOTE:

Voice recording will automatically stop when the maximum memory capacity is

full.

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6 Playback

View images, videos and audio clips through your camera’s Playback mode.

• Viewing in Single Navigation

The Single navigation mode displays the images one by one on the LCD display. To view images/videos/audio clips, follow the steps below.

1. Press the Play button to set or turn on the camera to Playback mode.

2. The LCD screen displays an image. To understand the icons and other information on the screen, please see “Playback Mode Screen Layout”

on page 23.

Still Image Movie Audio Clip

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SET

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27/2727/27

2009/01/01 01:572009/01/01 01:57

SET

27/2727/27

2009/01/01 01:572009/01/01 01:57

SET

27/2727/27

2009/01/01 01:572009/01/01 01:57

SET

27/2727/27

2009/01/01 01:572009/01/01 01:57

SET

3. Touch or to view next/previous image/video/voice recording.

4. To play a video or a voice recording, touch the key. See “Playing Movies”

on page 57 and “Playing Voice Recording” on page 58 for more details.

• Viewing Thumbnails

1. Press the W button twice to view 9-image thumbnails.

2. Touch or to view next/previous page.

3. Touch the OK button to select the image and view it normally.

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Display

Thumbnail view

Scroll bar. If scroll bars appear, it indicates that the screen can be scrolled.

Thumbnail icons

When you view the thumbnails, some images may contain icons. These icons

indicate the type of file or recording.

Icon. Type Description

Voice Memo Indicates that a voice memo is attached to the image.

Movie Indicates a recorded movie. The displayed image is the

first frame of the movie clip.

Locked File Indicates that the image has been locked. Locked files

cannot be edited or deleted.

Voice Record Indicates a voice recording file.

File Error Indicates an error file.

• Zooming Images

The zoom view function works with still images only.

• In normal view, press the T button repeatedly until the desired zoom view.

• The 4 arrows on the LCD display indicate that the image is zoomed in.

• You can zoom view an image of up to 12X.

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• Use the navigation controls to view the zoomed image.

• Press the Play button to close zoom view.

NOTE:

For 320 x 240 resolution images, you can only zoom in up to 6X.

• Playing Movies

1. Set the camera to Playback mode.

2. Use the navigation controls to scroll through the saved images. A movie clip has a movie icon displayed on screen. See picture on the

left.

3. Press the key to play the movie.

4. During playback, press the or keys to fast forward or rewind the movie. The camera supports forward and rewind speed of up to 4x.

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5. During playback, use the to control volume. Press the T button to increase volume. Press the W button to decrease

volume.

6. Press the key to pause playback. Press the

key again to resume. When paused, the

play info will remain on screen except

0:00:16 / 0:00:20

7. To view the movie frame by frame (forward or backward), press the key to pause playback, then press the or keys.

8. Press the

key to stop the playback. The LCD display displays the movie

frame image in Single navigation mode.

NOTE:

• The play info, except the

icon, will be displayed when the movie is paused,

during REW/FF or frame by frame modes.

• Volume cannot be adjusted when paused or during REW/FF modes.

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• To capture screenshot image from a movie clip

1. During playback of movie, press the key to

pause playback on your desired movie frame

to capture.

2. Press the Shutter button to capture

screenshot.

3. The camera will automatically stop playback. The LCD display displays the captured image in Single navigation mode.

0:00:16 / 0:00:20

Capture photo

NOTE:

This feature does not function when the memory card is full or the folder cannot be

created. The icon does not appear on the screen either.

• Playing Voice Recording

1. Put the camera into Playback mode.

2. Use the navigation controls to scroll through the saved images. When viewing a voice recording file, the LCD display displays the screen layout of Audio clips. See picture on

the right..

3. Press the key to play the voice recording.

0:00:16 / 0:00:20

4. During playback, use the to control volume. The volume icon appears

on the screen. Press the T button to increase volume. Press the W button to

decrease volume.

5. Press the key to pause playback. Press the key again to resume. When

paused, the play info will remain on screen except

6. Press the

key to stop the playback. The LCD display displays the image in

Single navigation mode.Single navigation mode.

NOTE:

Volume cannot be adjusted during pause or REW/FF modes.created.

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• Playing Voice Memo

Voice memo is recorded and attached separately to a captured image. See “Voice Memo” on page 67 on how to record voice memo.

1. Set the camera to Playback mode.

2. Use the navigation controls to scroll through the saved images. An image

file with voice memo has a voice memo

icon located on the top center of the LCD display. See picture onthe right.

3. Press the key to play the voice recording.

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4. During playback, use the to control volume. The volume icon appears

on the screen. Press the T button to increase volume. Press the W button to

decrease volume.

5. Press the key to pause playback. Press the key again to resume. When

paused, the play info will remain on screen except

6. Press the

key to stop the playback. The LCD display displays the image in

Single navigation mode.Single navigation mode.

NOTE:

Volume cannot be adjusted when you pause the voice memo.

• Deleting an Image/Video/Audio

There are two ways to delete an image/video/audio:

• Using the Delete button, or

• Using Playback Menu Delete settings. See “Deleting Files” on page 61.

Using the Delete Button

FUNC

Use the Delete button on your camera to delete or mark an image

video audio clip for deletion.

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1. Set the camera to Playback mode.

2. View images/videos/audio clips in Single

navigation mode.

3. Use the or keysto scroll the display.

4. When the desired image/video/audio clip is displayed on the LCD display, press the Delete button.

5. A confirmation selection appears on screen.

6. Select Delete.

Delete

Cancel

7. Press the OK button to delete.

8. The next image is displayed on the LCD display. To delete another file,

use the or keys to scroll through the images/videos/audio clips. Then, repeat steps 4 to 7.

9. To close the Delete function and go back to viewing insingle navigation

mode, select Cancel.

• Setting Playback Menu

The Playback menu allows you to edit images, delete files, records voice memo, and setup other playback settings.

To go to Playback Menu:

1. Set the camera to Playback mode.

2. Press

to launch the Playback Menu.

3. Use the or keys to go through the selection.

4. To select a menu, press or the OK button.

Slide Show

Delete

Protect

Red-eye Correction

Vo ice Memo

Photo Edit

5. Change the submenu settings using the 4-way navigation control.

6. Press the OK button to save and apply settings.

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• Setting Slideshow

The Slideshow function allows you to view all stored photos/videos in still

image format in a continuous sequence.

To view slideshow:

1. From the Playback menu, select Slideshow.

The Slideshow menu appears.

2. Set the slideshow settings.

3. Select Start, then press the OK button to start

theslideshow.

Select

Slide Show

Interval

Tr ansition

Repeat

Start

Cancel

1 sec.

Horizontal

Ye s

4. During slideshow, press the OK button to

pause slideshow.

5. Use the or keys t to move through the options. Select whether to

Continue or Exit the slideshow.

6. Press the OK button to apply selected option.

To view slideshow:

1. From the Slideshow menu, use the or keys t to move through the

selections.

2. Select Interval setting. Press the or keys to adjust. Choose among

the available interval settings: 1 sec., 3 sec., 5 sec., and 10 sec.

3. Select Transition setting. Press the or keys to adjust. Choose among

the available transition settings:

• Horizontal

• Shrink

• Fade

• Random

4. Select Repeat setting. Press the or keys to adjust. Available settings

are: Yes, No.

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• Deleting Files

The Delete function lets you remove unwanted files in the internal memory

or on the memory card. Protected files cannot be erased, to delete, unprotect the file first. See “Protecting/Unprotecting Files” on page 64.

To delete a photo/video/audio clip:

1. From the Playback menu, select Delete.

2. The Delete submenu is displayed on the LCD display. Select available

settings:

• Single. Select one file to delete.

• Voice Only.Delete only the attached voice

memo, the image is retained in the memory.

• Multi. Select multiple files to delete at the same time.

• All. Delete all files.

Slide Show

Delete

Protect

Red-eye Correction

Vo ice Memo

Photo Edit

Single

Vo ice Only

Multi

All

To delete a single file:

1. Select Single in the Delete submenu, the images are displayed on the LCD display in

single navigation mode.

2. Use the or keys to scroll the display.

3. When the desired image/video/audio clip is displayed on the LCD display, select Delete.

4. Press the OK button to delete.

Delete

Cancel

5. The next image is displayed on the LCD display. To delete another file, use

the or keys to scroll through the images/videos/audio clips. Repeat steps 3 to 7.

6. To close the Delete function and go back Playback menu, select Cancel.

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To delete attached voice memo:

1. Set the camera to Playback mode.

2. View images/videos/audio clips in Single navigation mode.

3. Use the or keys to scroll until the desired image with voice memo is

displayed on the screen.

4. Press

to launch the Playback Menu.

5. Use the or keys to move through the Playback menu selections then

select Delete.

6. From the Delete submenu, select Voice only.

7. A confirmation selection appears, select Delete.

8. Press the OK button to delete the attached voice memo and go back to Playback mode.

NOTE:

The Voice Only submenu is disabled if the current image displayed, at the time you

access the Delete menu, does not have any attached voice memo.

To delete multiple files:

1. Select Multi in the Delete submenu, the images are displayed in thumbnail view on the LCD display.

2. Use the navigation control to move through the files.

3. When the desired image/video/audio clip is highlighted, press the OK button to mark

image/ video/audio clip for deletion.

4. Repeat step 3 until all desired images for deletion are marked.

5. Press the MENU button. A confirmation

selection appears.

6. Select Yes to confirm.

7. Press the OK button to delete marked files.

Select Next

Yes

Cancel

Delete selected files ?

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To delete all files:

1. Select All in the Delete submenu. A

confirmation message appears.

2. Select Yes.

3. Press the OK button to delete all files.

Delete all files ?

Ye s

Cancel

• Protecting/Unprotecting Files

The Protect function lets you lock a file to protect it from being modified or accidentally erased. A protected file has a lock icon when viewed on Playback

mode.

To protect files:

1. From the Playback menu, select Protect.

2. The Protect submenu is displayed on the LCD display. Select available settings:

• Single. Select one file to Lock.

• Multi.Select multiple files from the thumbnail

view to lock.

• Lock All. Lock all files.

• Unlock All. Unlock all files.

Slide Show

Delete

Protect

Red-eye Correction

Vo ice Memo

Photo Edit

Single

Multi

Lock all

Unlock all

To protect/unprotect a single file:

1. Select Single in the Protect submenu, the images are displayed on the LCD display in

single navigation mode.

2. Use the or keys to scroll

3. When the desired file is displayed on the LCD display, select Lock/Unlock.

4. Press the OK button to protect/unprotect the file and go back to Playback mode.

Lock

Exit

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To protect/ unprotect multiple files

1. Select Multi in the Protect submenu, the

images are displayed in thumbnail view on the LCD display.

2. Use the navigation control to move through

the files.

3. When the desired file is highlighted, press the OK button to mark/unmark the file clip for

protection.

4. Repeat step 3 until all desired files to protect are marked.

5. Press the MENU button. A confirmation

selection appears.

6. Select Yes.

7. Press the OK button to lock files and go back to Playback mode.

Yes

Cancel

Change protect settings ?

Select Next

To protect all files

1. Select Lock all in the Protect submenu. A confirmation message appears.

2. Select Yes.

3. Press the OK button to Lock all protected

files.

To unprotect all files

1. Select Unlock all in the Protect submenu. A confirmation message appears.

2. Select Yes.

3. Press the OK button to unlock all protected

files.

Ye s

Cancel

Lock all files ?

Unlock all files ?

Ye s

Cancel

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• Red-Eye Correction

The Red-Eye Correction function is used to reduce red-eye in captured images. This function is only available for still images. Red-eye correction can be applied to an image several times, but the quality may gradually deteriorate.

Slide Show

Delete

Protect

Red-eye Correction

Vo ice Memo

Photo Edit

To activate Red-Eye Correction:

1. Set the camera to Playback mode.

2. Press the or keys to scroll and select an

image.

3. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu.

4. Select Red Eye Correction.

5. Select Start.

6. Press the OK button to start correction.

Red-eye Correction

Start

Cancel

Red-eye Correction

Overwrite

Save As

Cancel

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7. After completing Red eye correction, a menu selection appears. Select

whether to:

• Overwrite. Save and replace the old file with the new one.

• Save As. Save the new file as a new one.

• Cancel. Cancel red eye correction.

8. Press the OK button to save/cancel changes.

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• Voice Memo

The Voice Memo function allows you to record and attach a voice memo to a saved image. You can record a maximum of 30 seconds of Voice memo per image. This function is only available in still images.

Slide Show

Delete

Protect

Red-eye Correction

Vo ice Memo

Photo Edit

To record voice memo:

1. Set the camera to Playback mode.

2. Press the or keys to scroll and select an

image.

3. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu.

4. Select Voice Memo.

5. Select Start, then press the OK button to start

recording.

sec

Time left (n seconds) for recording.

6. Select Stop, then press the OK button to stop recording.

NOTE:

When you record voice memo to an image with an existing voice memo, the old

recording is automatically changed to the new one.

• Photo Editing

The Photo Edit function lets you adjust edit still images to apply different colors

or tones for a more artistic effect. Edited photos in this function is saved as a new file.

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To activate Photo Editng:

1. Set the camera to Playback mode.

2. Press the or keys to scroll and select an image to edit.

3. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu.

4. Select Photo Edit. The Photo Edit submenu appears.

Photo Edit

Normal

N S RBW

Neg.

Slide Show

Delete

Protect

Red-eye Correction

Voice Memo

Photo Edit

5. Press the or keys to scroll and select an option. As you move through

the selection, the preview on the LCD display changes.

The following table shows the available settings.

Icon. Type Description

Normal No effect is added to the image.

Sepia Image is saved with a sepia tone.

B&W Image is saved in black and white.

Neg.

Negative Image appears to be the opposite of the original image.

Mosaic Image is saved with mosaic tiles.

Vivid Red Image is saved with reddish tint.

Vivid Green Image is saved with greenish tint.

Vivid Blue Image is saved with bluish tint.

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• Trim

The Trim function allows you to trim an image to another image size. This function is only available for still images.

Tr im

Resize

Startup Image

DPOF

To trim an image:

1. Set the camera to Playback mode.

2. Press the or keys to scroll and select an

image to trim.

3. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu.

4. Select Trim. The Trim screen layout is displayed on the LCD display.

5. Use the control to change size.

SET: 5MSET: 5M

Shows the approximate location of the displayed area.

Current image size.

4-way indicator.

Enlarged image.

Display area.

6. Use the navigation controls to move the

image.

7. Press the OK button to apply changes. A

menu selection appears.

8. Select whether to:

• Overwrite. Save and replace the old file

with the new one.

• Save As. Save the new file as a new one.

• Cancel. Cancel trim.

9. Press the OK button to save/cancel changes.

Tr im

Overwrite

Save As

Cancel

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NOTE:

• Trim function is not available for photos with image size set to VGA.

• All images will be trimmed in 4:3 ratio regardless of its original image ratio.

• Resize

The Resize function allows you to change the image resolution of large images to smaller ones. This function is only available for still images.

Tr im

Resize

Startup Image

DPOF

VGA

Overwrite

Save As

Cancel

Resize

To resize an image:

1. Set the camera to Playback mode.

2. Press the or keys to scroll and select an

image to resize.

3. Press the MENU button to launch the

Playback menu.

4. Select Resize. The Resize submenu is

displayed on the LCD display.

5. Select size among: 8M, 5M, 3M, and VGA.

Available size settings may vary depending on original image size. Unavailable settings appear as gray icons in Resize submenu.

6. After selecting size, a menu selection

appears. Select whether to:

• Overwrite. Save and replace the old file

with the new one.

• Save As. Save the new file as a new one.

• Cancel. Cancel resize.

7. Press the OK button to save/cancel changes.

NOTE:

Resize function is not available for photos with image size set to VGA.

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• Setting Startup Image

The Startup Image function allows you to setup a startup image when you

turn on your camera.

System

My Photo

Off

Startup Image

1. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu.

2. Select Startup Image. The menu selection

appears.

3. Select options:

• System. Use camera default image.

• My Photo. Use the or keys to scroll and select desired image.

• Off. Disable the startup image.

4. Press the OK button to apply changes.

NOTE:

The startup image will still be displayed startup even if the selected image was

deleted.

• Setting DPOF

The Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) function allows you to mark still images in your memory card for printing and allows you to specify the number of copies that you want to print at a later date. When all images to be printed are marked, take the memory card to a digital printing service, or use a DPOF compatible printer.

To set DPOF

1. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu.

2. Select Startup Image. The submenu appears. Availablesettings are as follows:

• Single. Select a single image to mark.

• All. Mark all images in the memory card.

Tr im

Resize

Startup Image

DPOF

Single

All

Reset

• Reset. Reset all DPOF settings to initial default settings.

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To set DPOF on a single image/all images:

1. Select Single or All on the DPOF submenu.

2. For single image, use the or keys to scroll

and select an image to mark for printing.

3. Specify the number of copies. Use the or to increase/decrease number.

4. Press the FUNC button to toggle between

turning on/ off the date stamp.

5. Press the OK button to save DPOF settings.

DPOF

Date stamp off

0000

Copies

To reset DPOF

1. Select Reset on the DPOF submenu. A

confirmation message appears.

2. Select Yes.

3. Press the OK button to reset DPOF settings.

Ye s

Cancel

Reset DPOF?

NOTE:

You can specify up to 99 copies for DPOF. If you specify 0 copies, the DPOF setting of that image is automatically disabled.

• PictBridge

The PictBridge function allows you to print images captured by your camera without connecting the camera to a PC. Print images with a PictBridge compatible printer directly. To activate PictBridge: Connect your camera to a PictBridge compatible printer using the USB cable. See illustration below.

NOTE:

If the printer does not support date stamp, the date stamp function will be disabled in PictBridge.

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7 Using the Setup Menu

You can access the Setting menu whether you are in Record or Playback mode. The Setting menu allows you to configure general camera settings.

Sounds

Power Save

LCD Save

Date & Time

Language

File Numbering

1min

OFF

To go to Setting Menu:

1. Press

to launch the Record/Playback

Menu.

2. Use the or keys to change the menu tab

to Setup menu.

3. Use the or keys to move through the

menu selections.

4. To select an item, press the OK button or .

5. Change the submenu settings using the 4-way navigation control.

6. Press the OK button to save and apply settings.

• Setting Sound

Use the Sound menu function to control the sounds produced by the camera.

1. From the Setting menu, select Sound.

2. Adjusts sound settings.

3. Press the SET button to apply changes.

Startup

Shutter

Operation

Vo lume

Sound1

Sounds

Select OK

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Item Available Settings Description

Startup

Sound 1, Sound 2, Sound 3, Off

Selects the startup sound when camera is turned on.

Shutter On, Off

Enables or disables shutter sound when shutter button is pressed. Shutter sound is not available when recording movies or voice clips.

Operation On, Off Enables or disables operation sound.

Volume 0-4 Adjusts volume.

• Setting Power Save

The Power Save function allows you to set an idle time after which the camera automatically sets to sleep mode to save power. After a minute of being in

the sleep mode, the camera eventually turns off power.

Available settings are: 1 min., 3 min., and 5 min.

1min

Sounds

Power Save

LCD Save

Date & Time

Language

File Numbering

OFF

1 min.

3 min.

5 min.

Off

1min

3min

5min

OFF

This function is not available in the following instances:

• Recording a movie or audio file

• Playing a slideshow/movie/audio file

• Using the USB connector.

• Setting LCD Save

Enable the LCD Save function to automatically decrease the LCD brightness to conserve battery power. When the camera is idle for 20 seconds, the LCD darkens. Press any button to resume to normal brightness.

OFF

Sounds

Power Save

LCD Save

Date & Time

Language

File Numbering

1min

Off

OFF

• The camera is idle when no buttons are pressed. LCD Save, though enabled, does not function during movie playback,

slideshow, and video recording.

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• Setting Date & Time

Use the Date & Time function to set the date and

time of your camera. This function is useful in attaching date stamps on captured images. Your

camera uses a 24-hour time format.

2009 / 01 / 01 08 : 05

YY/MM/DD

Date & Time

Select OK

1. Press the navigation controls to adjust date and

time value. By holding down the or keys, the numeric values changes continuously.

2. Touch OK to apply changes.

• Setting Language

The Language function allows you to choose the language of the on screen display (OSD) menu.

1. Use the navigation control to scroll through

the list and select the desired language.

2. Press the OK button to confirm and apply

settings.

Language

Select OK

English

Français

Español

Deutsch

Italiano

Português

Português BR

Nederlands

• Setting File Numbering

This function allows you to select the method in

which to assign file numbers to images. Available

settings are:

• Series. Assigns number to files in sequence even if the folder is changed.

•

0001

Reset. Starts from 0001 each time the

folder is changed.

Sounds

Power Save

LCD Save

Date & Time

Language

File Numbering

1min

OFF

Series

Reset

0001

To understand folder and file structure of your camera, see “About Folder and File Names” on page 84.

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• Setting TV Out

Use the TV Out function to adjusts video output signal to accommodate different regional settings. If TV out is not set correctly, the image may not display properly on TV.

NTSC

TV Out

LCD Brightness

Battery Type

Memory Kit

Reset All

lka

NTSC

PA L

NTSC

Available settings are:

•

NTSC

NTSC. Applicable in Japan, USA, Canada,

Taiwan and others.

•

P A L

PAL. Applicable in Europe, Asia (excluding

Taiwan), Oceania and others.

• Setting LCD Brightness

Use the LCD Brightness function to control the LCD brightness. Available settings are:

• Bright. Enhances LCD brightness.

• Normal. Normal LCD brightness.

TV Out

LCD Brightness

Battery Type

Memory Kit

Reset All

NTSC

lka

Bright

Normal

• Setting Battery Type

Use this function to select the battery type used for the camera. Note: It is important to select the correct battery type in the SETUP menu for this

product.

TV Out

LCD Brightness

Battery Type

Memory Kit

Reset All

NTSC

lka

Alkaline

NiMH

Lithium

Oxyride

lka

NiMH

Oxy

• Setting Memory Kit

Use this function to manage contents of the

internal memory or memory card.

Available settings are:

• Format. Select to format the currently used

memory (internal camera or SD card).

• Copy to Card. Select to copy all files stored

in the internal memory to the memory card.

TV Out

LCD Brightness

Battery Type

Memory Kit

Reset All

NTSC

lka

Format

Copy to Card

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NOTE:

• If there is a memory card inserted in the memory slot, the camera automatically

saves all files to the memory card.

• If there is no memory card or the internal memory is empty, the Copy to Card function is disabled.

• Reset All

Use this function to reset the camera to its factory settings. However, the following settings are exceptions and not affected by Reset.

• Date and Time

• Language

• TV Out

• Custom White Balance data

Reset all settings?

Ye s

Cancel

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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8 Installing the Software onto a Computer

• Installing the Software

For Windows® Users:

NOTE:

• If you don’t know how to install the software, please read the “Read Me” file on

the CD first.

• Windows 98SE needs to install your digital camera Driver for the Mass Storage function. After the installation, please restart your computer before connecting

your camera to the computer.

• Windows Me, 2000, XP, and Vista do not need to install the driver. Plug in the

camera to the computer to transfer or edit your photos and video clips.

• For better quality graphics and sound when watching your video clips on the computer, it is recommended to install DirectX version 9.0 or above. To download,

visit www.microsoft.com

1. Before you begin, close all other software applications open on your

computer.

2. Insert the camera CD into your computer CD-ROM drive.

3. The CD User Interface screen will automatically launch. (If the setup screen does not appear after loading the CD, you can open Windows Explorer, double click on the “INSTALL-E.exe” in the CD folder to start

the setup.

4. Click on each software interface button in turn and follow the on-screen instructions.

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.

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3. Double click the CD-ROM icon “Polaroid”.

4. Install the software included.

• Software Included with Your Camera

The i1237 software CD contains the following software:

Polaroid Digital Camera Driver

Driver is ready for Windows 98se Users only. Your computer need to be installed this driver to gain camera’s mass storage function in Windows 98se.

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ArcSoft Print Creations™:

A family of fun and easy print-project software that brings out the creativity

in you.

Print Creations brings together ArcSoft’s latest printing applications into one great user experience. Starting from the Print Creations Launch Pad, you can access any of ArcSoft’s great new printing applications including: Greeting Card, Photo Calendar, Album Page and more. Projects can be printed at home or saved as image files for sharing with family and friends by email or the web. Each unique print-project software comes packed with a full set of

professionally designed templates and layouts for all occasions and in all

kinds of styles. You can personalize the designs with your own digital pictures

and text.

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

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Adobe PDF forms online.

NOTE:

• Please access http://www.arcsoft.com/ to learn more about ArcSoft software.

• ArcSoft MediaImpression & PrintCreations don’t support Windows 98se/Me.

• Fast and Easy YouTube™ Upload

1. Install ArcSoft software on included CD-ROM.

2. Download movie files from your digital camera to your computer.

3. Open ArcSoft software and select “Video”.

4. Select the movie file you want to upload and click “Upload to YouTube” icon.

5. Enter your YouTube account information. If you do not have a YouTube account, visit www.youtube.com <http://www.youtube.com/> to register for a free account.

• System Requirements

In order to get the most out of your camera, your computer must meet the following system requirements:

For Windows:

• Windows 98se/Me/2000/XP/Vista

• Processor:Pentium III 1G or above

• Memory: 512MB or above

• HDD space: 500 MB or above

• 16 bit color display display

• Microsoft DirectX 9.0C

• USB port and CD-ROM drive

For Macintosh

• Power Mac G3 or later

• Mac OS 10.3-10.5

• Memory: 256MB or above

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• HDD space: 500MB or above

• USB port and CD-ROM drive

• Uninstalling Polaroid i1237 Camera Driver

For Windows® Users only

1. Open Add/Remove Program Properties in Control Panel and select “Polaroid Digital Camera” program, then click “Add/Remove” button.

2. The confirmation 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.

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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9 Making Connections

You can connect your camera to:

• TV

• Computer

• Printer

• Connecting the Camera to a TV

To connect your camera to a TV:

Audio

Video

1. Turn on the camera.

2. Set the TV out to match TV’s video out format. See “Setting TV Out” on

page 76.

3. Connect the USB/AV 3-in-1 cable to the USB port on the bottom of your

camera.

4. Connect the other end of the cable to the TV’s AV input port.

5. The LCD screen turns black and all

images and video clips are displayed

on the TV.

• Connecting the Camera to a PC

You can transfer photos, videos and adio files

to your PC.

1. Connect the camera to a PC using the USB cable.

2. Turn on the camera.

3. The PC detects the connection. The camera’s internal memory and memory card display as removable drives in the file manager. No image is displayed on the

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LCD display.

• Connecting the Camera to a Printer

You You can print your photos directly

using a PictBridge compatible printer.

1. Turn on your camera.

2. Set PictBridge settings.

3. Connect the camera to the printer using

the USB cable.

For more details on how to print photos, see “PictBridge” on page 72.

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10 Appendix

• About Folder and File Names

Your camera automatically creates specific directory of folders in the internal

memory or memory cards to organize captured images, videos and audio

files.

Folder Structure

Your camera creates three directory names:

• DICAM. All captured images, videos and audio

files are stored in this folder except for files

recorded using the Auction or YouTube mode.

• _AUCT. Captured images using the Auction mode

are saved in this folder.

• _UTUBE. Captured videos using the YouTube

mode are saved in this folder.

Folder names begin with a 3-digit number from 100 to 999 and followed by “DICAM” or “_AUCT” or“_UTUBE”. Each folder holds up to 9999 files. If new files are saved, a new folder named in sequence will be automatically

created.

File Naming

File names begin with “DSCI” and followed by a 4-digit number that increases in sequence. File numbering starts from 0001 when a new folder is created. If the highest folder number is 999 and the highest file number exceeds 9999, the camera will display the warning message “Folder cannot be created.”

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When this happens, try one of the following ways:

• Reset the file number.

• Plug in a new memory card.

NOTE:

Do not change the folder and file names in the memory card using your PC. It may be unable to playback the data using the camera.

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 Troubleshooting

Problem Cause and/or Action

Camera does not turn on.

The battery may be depleted.. Charge or replace the battery.

Camera turns off automatically.

Press any button except the Power button to turn on the camera.

LCD turns blank. Press any button except the Power button to turn on the LCD.

Empty battery icon is displayed on the LCD, then the camera turns off.

The battery is depleted.. Charge or replace the battery.

LCD screen displays ‘No image’.

not be supported.

LCD screen displays ‘Not available for this

supported.

LCD screen displays ‘Memory full’.

Memory card is full. Replace the memory card with a new one or delete unnecessary images.

LCD screen displays ‘File locked’

Files” on page 64.

LCD screen displays ‘Card locked’.

The memory card is protected. Remove the card and slide the writeprotect switch to its unlock position.

LCD screen displays ‘Format error’.

The memory card is protected. Remove the card and slide the writeprotect switch to its unlock position.

LCD screen displays ‘Copy error’.

The memory card is protected. Remove the card and slide the writeprotect switch to its unlock position.

No image displays on the TV screen

Incorrect TV-out type was selected. Set the correct TV-out type to match your TV system.

The lens stays out and does not retract.

Do not force the lens to go back in. The type of the battery used may be incorrect or the battery power level is too low. Change the battery or charge the battery before using the camera.

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12 Getting Help

• Polaroid Online Services

Website: http://www.polaroid.com

• ArcSoft Software Help

For United States

ArcSoft HQ Support Center (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 Latin America

E-mail:latinsupport@arcsoftsupport.com

For Europe

ArcSoft Europe Support Center (Ireland) Tel.: +353-(0) 61-702087 Fax: +353-(0) 61-702001 E-mail: eurosupport@arcsoft.com

For China

ArcSoft China Support Center (Hangzhou) Tel.: +86-571-88210575 E-mail: support@arcsoft.com.cn Web: http://www.arcsoft.com.cn/new/support

For Japan

ArcSoft Japan Support Center (Tokyo) Tel.: +81-3-5795-1392 Fax: +81-3-5795-1397 E-mail: support@arcsoft.jp Web: http://www.arcsoft.jp

For Taiwan

ArcSoft Taiwan Support Center (Taiwan) Tel.: +886-(0) 2-2506-9355 Fax: +886-(0) 2-2506-8922 E-mail: support@arcsoft.com.tw 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 PLR IP Holdings, LLC, used under license.

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13 Speciﬁcations

• Specications

Sensor 12 Megapixels CCD, Size: 1/2.3

Lens

Focal Length: f = 6.2 - 18.6 mm, 3X optical zoom, 5x digital zoom

LCD Display Display: 2.7” color LCD

Focus Range

Normal: 80cm - Innity Macro Wide: 5cm - 100cm Tele: 30 - 100cm

OSD Language

English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Brazil Portuguese, Dutch, Turkish, Polish, Hungarian, Romanian, Czech, Bulgarian, Croatian, Slovak, Slovenian, Greek, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Danish, Arabic, Indonesian, Malay, Thai, Japanese, Korean, Simplied Chinese, Traditional Chinese

Aperture F = 3.0 - 5.6

Shutter

Type: Mechanical and Electronic Shutter Speed: Auto: 1 - 1/2,000 sec. Manual: 8 - 1/2,000 sec. Night: 8 - 1/2,000 sec.

Fireworks: 2 sec.

File Format

Still Image: EXIF 2.2 compatible format (JPEG compression) Video: AVI (MJPEG) Audio: WAV

ISO

Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600,3200 (3M, 16:9<2M>, VGA), 6400 (16:9<2M>, VGA)

Exposure Compensation

-2EV to + 2EV (1/3EV steps)

Metering Multi, Center, Spot

Flash Mode Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync, Forced Off

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Photo Edit

Normal, B&W, Sepia, Negative, Mosaic, Vivid Red, Vivid Green, Vivid Blue

Driver Mode 10 sec., 2 sec., Double, Burst, Off

Scene Modes

Auto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual Exposure, Intelligent Scene, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Backlight, Kids, Night Scene, Fireworks, Snow, Sports, Party, Candlelight, Night Portrait, Soft Skin, Soft Flowing Water, Food, Building, Text, Auction, Smile Detection, Blink Detection, Pre-Composition, Love Portrait, Movie, Voice Rec

Resolution

Still Image: 12M (4000 X 3000), 3:2 (4000 X 2672), 8M (3264 X 2448), 5M (2592 X 1944), 3M (2048 X 1536), HD (1920 x 1080), VGA (640 X

480)

Movie Clip Size: 16:9, 640 X 480, 320 X 240, YouTube

White Balance.

Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Custom

Effect Normal, Vivid, Sepia, B&W, Vivid Red, Vivid Green, Vivid Blue

Storage

External memory: SD (up to 4GB), SDHC card (up to 32GB guaranteed)

TV system NTSC, PAL

Interface USB / AV OUT

Battery 2 x AA battery

OperatingTemperature 0º C - 40º C

Operating Humidity 0% - 90%

Microphone Built-in

Speake Built-in

Dimensions 92 X 60.5 X 25.03 mm

Weight 120g (w/o battery)

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• Camera Default Setting

Camera Mode Description Default

Still Image Mode Image Resolution 12M

Quality Fine

Metering Multi

White Balance for Pictures Auto

ISO Auto

Effect Normal

AF Area wide

Flash Intensity Auto

EV Compensation 0EV

Photo Frame N/A

Sharpness Normal

Saturation Normal

Contrast Normal

Date Stamp Off

Focus Mode Normal

Drive Mode Off

Flash Auto

AF Lamp Auto

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Video Mode Video Size 640 X 480

Quality N/A

Frame Rate N/A

White Balance Auto

Effect Normal

Sharpness N/A

Saturation N/A

Contrast N/A

Focus Mode Normal

Setup Mode Auto Review On

Digital Zoom Auto

System Sound Sound 1

LCD Brightness. Normal

Power Save 1min

Date & Time YY/MM/DD

TV Out NTSC

Hot Key N/A

Startup Image Yes

Reset Cancel

Language English

Playback Mode Protect Yes

Slide Show Start

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Questions? Need some help?

This manual should help you understand your new product. If you have

questions, call our customer service help number. Look for the insert with

this icon:

or visit www.polaroid.com.

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