DVF-130
DVF-130
USB DIGITAL
CAMCORDER
USER’S MANUAL
FCC STATEMENT
Th is device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1 ) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2 ) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Note:
Th is equipment has been tested and fo und to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices,
pu rsuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
ag ainst harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can
ra diate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
ma y cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
in terference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
in terference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
an d on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
me asures:
■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
■ Increase the separation between the equipment and rece iver.
■ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif ferent from that to which the receiver is
connected.
■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC
rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the
ma nual.
If such changes or modifications sho uld be made, you could be required to stop operation of the
eq uipment.
Notice:
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discont inue midway (fail),
re start the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable(USB, etc .) Again.
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Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart
the applica tion or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) Again.
This product contains electrical or electronic materials. The presence
of these materials may, if not disposed of properly, have potential
ad verse effects on the environment and human health. Presence of
this label on the p roduct means it should not be disposed of as unsorted
wa ste and must be collected separately. As a consumer, you are
re sponsible for ensuring that this product is disposed of properl y.
To find out how to properly dispose of this product, please go to
ww w.polaroid.com and click on "Company" or call the customer service
number for your country li sted in the instruction manual.
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READ THIS FIRST
Tra demark Information
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■ Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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■ Other names and products may be trademarks or registered tradema rks of their respective owners.
Pr oduct Information
■ Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes primary product
specifications, software, software drivers, and user's manual. This User Manual is a general reference
guide for the product.
■ The product and accessories that come with your camera m ay be different from those described in this
manual. This is due to the fact t hat different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and
accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical pr eferences.
Products very often vary betwee n retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, m emory
cards, cables, pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color,
appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included
accessories.
■ The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual design of
your camera.
■ The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Re ad and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. Warnings
If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power off and remove the
ba tteries.
Co ntinued use may cause an injury. Please call our friendly customer serv ice for assistance.
If the camera has been dropped or its case has been damaged, turn the power off and remove
the batteri es.
Co ntinued use may cause an injury. Please call our friendly customer serv ice for assistance.
There is no user serviceable parts: DO NOT DISSASSEMBLE!
For repair, please call our f riendly customer service for assistance.
Do not use the camera in areas near water.
Take special care during rain, snow, on the beach, or near the shore. Exposing the camera to
these conditions may cause damage to it.
Do not place the camera on unstable surfaces.
Th is may cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing damage.
Ke ep the batteries out of the reach of children.
Ba tteries should only be replaced by an adult. Children must be supervised by an adult when
they are replacing the batteries.
Do not use the camera while you ar e walking,driving or riding a motorcycle.
This may cause personal injury or result in traffic accident.
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Cautions
Load the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+or-) of the terminals.
Lo ading the batteries with their polarities inverted may cause personal injury, or damage
to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking.
Do not subject the LCD display to impact.
Th is may damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If the
in ternal fluid contacts your eyes, rinse with fresh water.
If the fluid contacts you clothing ri nse with water and seek me dical attention immediately.
A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop, strike, or use excessive force when
ha ndling the camera.
Th is may cause damage to the camera.
Do not use the camera in humid,steamy,smoky,or dusty places.
Th is may cause fire or electric shock.
Do not remove the batteries immdiate ly after a long period of continuous use .
The batteri es may become warm and possibly cause persona l injury.
Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets.
Th is may cause heat to build up and deform the case. Use the camera in a
we ll-ventilated place.
Do not leave the camera in places where the temperatu re may rise significantly
such as inside a car.
Th is may adversely affect t he case or the parts inside.
Be fore you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.
Failure to do this may damage cords and cables.
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Using Your Batteries
Our laborat ory testing has shown that our digital camera models comply with industry standard
ba ttery consumption levels (Camera & Imaging Products Association commonly known as CIPA).
Al l digital cameras are high drain products. For the best performance and prolonged battery life,
we recommend the use of high capacity batteries designed for such applications.
He re are some helpful hints to extend battery life co nsiderably by limiting the following activities:
■ Reviewing the pictures on the LCD Screen
■ Using the optical viewfinder (if your camera has one) to frame the subject when taking pictures
■
Excessive use of the flash
■
Remove batteries from your camera when not in use.
WARNING!
■
Batteries should be replaced by an adult.
■
Use recommended or equivalent type of batteri es only.
■
Insert the batteries in the correct orientation.
■
Remove exhausted batteries from the camera immediately.
■
Do not short the supply terminals.
■
Please dispose of the batteries properly.
Th ese instructions should be retained for future reference.
Questions?
Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon:
Or visit www.polaroid.com.
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CONTENTS
8 INTRODUCTION
8 Overview
8 Package Contents
Ge tting Started
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9 Installing the batteries
9 Inserting a memory card
10 Turning the Power On/Off
11 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAM ERA
11 Front View
Re cord Mode
13
13 LCD Display Icons
Video Recording
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Ph oto Recording
17 PLAYBACK MODE
17 Playing Back Video Clips
18 Playing Back Still Images
19 Using the Zoom Fu nction
20 MENU OPTIONS
20 Video Menu
21 Photo Menu
23 Playback Menu
Se tting Up Your Camera
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24 Setting the Focus
25 Choosing your Language
25 Formatting the Memory Card
or Internal Memory
26 Adjusting the Exposure
(EV Compensation)
27 Setup Menu
Do wnloading Your Files
29
Viewing Photoss and Videos on PC
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Viewing Photos and Videos on a TV
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30 Connecting to a PictBridge
Compliant Printer
32 TRANSFERRING FILES TO
YOUR COMPUTER
32 DEFAULT SETTINGS
33 SPECIFICATIONS
34 APPENDIX
34 Possible Number of Shots
Ge tting Help
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INTRODUCTION
Overview
Co ngratulations on your purchase of your new Polaroid di gital video camera. Capturing
hi gh-quality digital images and video is fast and easy with th is state-of-the-art smart camera.
Eq uipped wi th a vi deo and still
wi th
ex ceptional clarity and vibrant color.
Package Contents
Ca refully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items:
■ Digital Video Camera
■ Software CD-ROM
■ 2AA size batteries
Common(Optional) Accessories:
■ SD or SDHC memory card (We recommend the use of a Polaroid memory card up to 2 GB for SD
and up to 8 GB for SDHC)
■ Accessories and componen ts may vary by retailer.
1. 3-megapixel sensor, this camera is capable of capturing im ages
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Getting St arted
Installing the batteries
1. Open the battery door as shown in the
illustration.
2. Load the batteries with correct orientation as
shown.
3. Close the battery door and make sure it is
locked securely.
Inserting a memory card
1. The camera has 64MB internal memory,
butyou can expand your camera's memory
by installing a SD/SDHC memory card
(We recommend the use of a Polaroid
SD card up to 2GB and up to 8GB for a
SDHC).
2. Be sure to format the memory card w ith this
camera before its initial usage.
■ Press and hold the M button .
■ Select [ ] menu with the button.
■ Select [ ] with the ▼ buttons,
and press the ENTER button [ ].
■ [ ]
Se lect YES with the ▼ button and press the ENTER button .
■ To prevent valuabl e data from being accidentally erased from an SD/SDHC memory card,
you can slide the wr ite protect tab (on the side of the SD/ SDHC memory card) to “LOCK”.
■ To save, edit, or erase data on an SD/SDHC memory card, you must un lock the card.
■ To prevent damaging of an SD/SDHC memory card, be sure to turn off the
power when inserting or removing the SD /SDHC memory card. If inserting
or removing the SD/SDHC memory card with the power on, the camera
will automatically turn off.
■ Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the
battery door.
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Turning the Power On/Off
■ Pressing the POWER button once turns the camera on.
■ To turn the power off, press the POWER button again.
■ To extend battery life, the power is tu rned off automatically when the camera has not been
operated for a fixed period of time. To resume, Press the Power button to the camera on again.
Refer to section in this manual titled “Auto Off” in the Setup Menu for further details.
Questions?
Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon:
Or visit www.polaroid.com.
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GETTING TO KN OW YOUR CAMERA
Front View
1. LCD Display
2. Handstrap retainer
3. Focus switch
Normal mode
Macro mode
4. AV port
5. SD card slot
6. Mode button
7. Delete button
8. UP
9. Left
10 . Down
11. Right
12 . Power button
13 . Speaker
14 . Enter
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