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DVF-130
USB DIGITAL
CAMCORDER
U S E R ’ S M A N U A L
Polaroid DVF-130 USB Digital Camcorder User Guide
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FCC STATEMENT
This 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:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
■ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
■ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
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
manual.
If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the
equipment.
Notice:
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail),
restart 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 application 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
adverse effects on the environment and human health. Presence of
this label on the product means it should not be disposed of as unsorted
waste and must be collected separately. As a consumer, you are
responsible for ensuring that this product is disposed of properly.
To find out how to properly dispose of this product, please go to
www.polaroid.com and click on "Company" or call the customer service
number for your country listed in the instruction manual.
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READ THIS FIRST
Trademark Information
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■ Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respe cti ve ow ner s.
Product 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 pr odu ct an d acc essories that come with your camera may be diffe ren t from those described in this
manual. This i s due to the fact that differ ent r eta ile rs of ten s pecify slightly differen t pro duc t inc lus ion s and
accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and ge ogr aph ica l pre fer enc es.
Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as b att eri es, c har ger s, memory
cards, cables, pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a uni que p rod uct c olo r,
appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included
a cce sso rie s.
■ The il lus tra tio ns in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual design of
your camera.
■ The ma nuf act ure r assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read 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
batteries.
Continued use may cause an injury. Please call our friendly customer service for assistance.
If the camera has been dropped or its case has been damaged, turn the power off and remove
the batteries.
Continued use may cause an injury. Please call our friendly customer service for assistance.
There is no user serviceable parts: DO NOT DISSASSEMBLE!
For repair, please call our friendly 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.
This may cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing damage.
Keep the batteries out of the reach of children.
Batteries 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 are 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.
Loading 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.
This may damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If the
internal fluid contacts your eyes, rinse with fresh water.
If the fluid contacts you clothing rinse with water and seek medical attention immediately.
A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop, strike, or use excessive force when
handling the camera.
This may cause damage to the camera.
Do not use the camera in humid,steamy,smoky,or dusty places.
This may cause fire or electric shock.
Do not remove the batteries immdiately after a long period of continuous use.
The batteries may become warm and possibly cause personal injury.
Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets.
This may cause heat to build up and deform the case. Use the camera in a
well-ventilated place.
Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly
such as inside a car.
This may adversely affect the case or the parts inside.
Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.
Failure to do this may damage cords and cables.
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Using Your Batteries
Excessive use of the flash
Remove batteries from your camera when not in use.
Batteries should be replaced by an adult.
Use recommended or equivalent type of batteries only.
Insert the batteries in the correct orientation.
Remove exhausted batteries from the camera immediately.
Do not short the supply terminals.
Please dispose of the batteries properly.
Our laboratory testing has shown that our digital camera models comply with industry standard
battery consumption levels (Camera & Imaging Products Association commonly known as CIPA).
All digital cameras are high drain products. For the best performance and prolonged battery life,
we recommend the use of high capacity batteries designed for such applications.
Here are some helpful hints to extend battery life considerably by limiting the following activities:
■ Reviewing the pictures on the LCD Screen
■ Using the optical viewfinder (if your camera has one) to frame the subject when taking pictures
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These instructions should be retained for future reference.
Questions?
Call our toll-free customer service n umber. L ook for t he inse rt with t his ico n:
Or vis it www.polaroid.com.
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CONTENTS
8 INTRODUCTION
8 Overview
8 Package Contents
9
9 Installing the batteries
9 Inserting a memory card
10 Turning the Power On/Off
11 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA
11 Front View
13
13 LCD Display Icons
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16
17 PLAYBACK MODE
17 Playing Back Video Clips
18 Playing Back Still Images
19 Using the Zoom Function
20 MENU OPTIONS
20 Video Menu
21 Photo Menu
23 Playback Menu
Getting Started
Record Mode
Video Recording
Photo Recording
24
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
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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
36
Setting Up Your Camera
Viewing Photos and Videos on a TV
Getting Help
Downloading Your Files
Viewing Photoss and Videos on PC
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INTRODUCTION
Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of your new Polaroid digital video camera. Capturing
high-quality digital images and video is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera.
Equipped with a video and still
exceptional clarity and vibrant color.
Package Contents
Carefully 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 components may vary by retailer.
1.3-megapixel sensor, this camera is capable of capturing images
with
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Getting Started
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■ To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD/SDHC memory card,
you can slide the write 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 unlock 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.
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 16MB internal memory,
but you 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 with 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 [ ].
■ [ ] Select YES with the ▼ button and press the ENTER button .
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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 turned 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.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA
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Front View
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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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