Polaroid i1437 User's Manual

14.0 Megapixel Digital Camera i1437

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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 .................................................................................... 14

• Navigation Control ................................................................................ 14

• Camera Memory ................................................................................... 16

3 Getting Started ........................................................................................17

• Attaching the Wrist Strap .................................................................... 17

• Inserting the Battery.. ........................................................................... 17

• Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card .. ................................................ 18

• Turning the Power On and Off . ............................................................ 19

• Initial Settings ...................................................................................... 19

Setting the Language ................................................. ............ ..........19

Setting the Date & Time ............ ........................... ............ ............19

• Modes................................................................................................... 20

Record mode ..................................................................................... 20

Playback mode .................................................................................. 20

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4 Understanding the LCD Screen ....................................................21

• LCD Screen Layout .............................................................................. 21

Record Mode Screen Layout ............................................................. 21

Movie Mode Screen Layout .............................................................. 23

Playback Mode Screen Layout .......................................................... 24

Changing the LCD Screen Display ................................................... 27

5 Recording Photos, Videos and Voices ...................................................28

• Taking Photos . ..................................................................................... 28

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

• Setting the Zoom Control .................................................................... 29

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

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

• Using the Function Manual .................................................................. 31

My Mode .......................................................................................... 32

Resolution ......................................................................................... 32

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

EV Compensation .............................................................................. 33

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

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

Metering ............................................................................................ 35

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

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

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

Using Smile Capture Mode ............................................................... 40

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

Using Blink Detection Mode ............................................................. 41

Using Pre-composition Mode ............................................................ 41

Using Aperture Priority Mode ............................................................ 42

Using Shutter Priority Mode .............................................................. 42

Using Manual Exposure Mode .......................................................... 43

Using Voices Recording ..................................................................... 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 ........................................................................ 50

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

• Recording Videos .................................................................................. 51

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

YouTube Mode ................................................................................ 52

• White Balance, Metering, Color Mode. ................................................ 53

• Pre-Record. ........................................................................................... 53

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

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

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

• Zooming images .................................................................................. 56

• Playing Videos ...................................................................................... 56

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

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

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

Using the Delete Button .................................................................... 59

• 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 ...................................................................... 62

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

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

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

To protect/unprotect a single file ....................................................... 64

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

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

To unprotect files ............................................................................... 65

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

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• Voice Memo.......................................................................................... 65

• Color Mode ........................................................................................... 66

• Trim ....................................................................................................... 67

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

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

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

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

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

• Radial Blur ............................................................................................. 71

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

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

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

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

• Setting Date & Time ............................................................................ 73

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

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

• Setting TV Out ...................................................................................... 74

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

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

• Reset All .............................................................................................. 75

8 Installing the Software onto a Computer ......................................76

• Installing the Software .......................................................................... 76

• Software Included with Your Camer ................................................... 77

• System Requirements ......................................................................... 78

9 Making Connections ................................................................. 79

• Connecting the Camera to a TV .......................................................... 79

To connect your camera to a TV ....................................................... 79

• Connecting the Camera to a PC ......................................................... 79

• Connecting the Camera to a Printer ................................................... 80

• Setting the Print Mode Menu ............................................................. 80

10 Appendix ............................................................................... 82

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• About Folder and File Names ............................................................. 82

File Naming ......................................................................................82

11 Troubleshooting .....................................................................83

12 Getting Help ..........................................................................84

• Polaroid Online Services ...................................................................... 84

13 Specifications ........................................................................85

• Specifications....................................................................................... 85

• Camera Default Settings...................................................................... 87

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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 2000//XP/Vista 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.

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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

• 14 megapixels resolution

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

• 2.7 inch color LCD display

• 64MB internal flash memory with optional external SD/SDHC card

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

• Easy-to-use button interface

• DCF (Digital Camera Format), DPOF (Digital Print Order Format),

PictBridge compatibility

• Slideshow for still images

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

• USB port to transfer images, videos and audio to your PC

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• Package Contents

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

following:

Quick Start Guide Guide de Démarrage rapide Schnellanleitung Guida Rapida Guía Rápida de Inicio Guia de Início Rápido

i1437

Wrist Strap

Quick Start Guide

2 x AA Batteries

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CD-ROM

USB Cable

• Camera Views

Front

Flash

Back

LCD display

Operation Lamp

Menu button

Zoom buttons

Scene/Delete button

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USB / TV Out

Self-timer LED / AF Assist Lamp

Zoom Lens

Microphone

Play button

OK button /4-way

menu scene

navigation control

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Top

Image Stabilizer button

Shutter button

Bottom

Side

Power button

Tripod socket

Battery door

SD card door

Handstrap retainer

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• Camera Buttons

Your camera is equipped with various buttons for better ease of use.

Button Description

Power Press to turn the camera on or off.

Image Stabilizer

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

Zoom

Menu Press to enter the camera’s menu.

Scene/

Delete

Playback Press to enable Playback mode or return Record mode..

The image stabilizer sets the optimal ISO value according to light

levels to compensate for camera shake.

Press to set stabilizer on/off.

In Record mode, press the “ ” button to zoom out, or “ ” button to zoom in. In Playback mode, press to zoom in to magnify image or zoom out or enter 9-image/calendar thumbnails.

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:

Face Tracking/ Rotate Button

Macro Button

OK Button

Flash Button

Display/Help Button

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Button Usage

Flash/ Right

Macro/ Left

Up/Face

Tracking/ Rotate

Display/ Down

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

2. In Playback Movie/Audio mode, press to Start video or audio playback.

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.

1. In the photo mode, press to scroll through Macro options. (Macro, Pan,

Inﬁnity focus and normal).

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.

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

selections.

2. In the photo 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.

1. The LCD display can be changed into 5 different types such as Basic, Full, None, Guideline and Help screen.

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

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

selections.

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• Camera Memory

Your camera has 64MB of internal memory. Users can store images up to 40MB. 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:

• All SD cards may not be compatible with your camera. When purchasing a card, please check

the card’s specications and take the camera with you. We recommend the use of a brand

name Class 6 SDHC card for recording HD video.

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3 Getting Started

• Attaching the Wrist Strap

• Inserting the Battery

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

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.

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 20 to learn 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; Language and Date/Time. When you turn the Power button on, the Language Menu is shown on the LCD display 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

scrolls through the choices continuously.

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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.

• In the Record mode you can set other options like auto, movie and scene

selection modes.

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.

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4 Understanding the LCD Display

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 Display Layout

The following illustration shows the LCD display layout and the icon

descriptions.

Record Mode Display Layout

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.

6 Battery Indicates battery power level.

7 Storage media Indicates current storage media in use.

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No. Item Description

8 Date stamp Indicates whether the date stamp is enabled.

9 AEB (Automatic

Exposure Bracketing)

10 Stabilizer Indicates whether the image stabilizer function is enabled.

11 Saturation Displays satuation settings.

12 Contrast Displays contrast settings.

13 Histogram Indicates the scene brightness from dark to light based on the

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 value Displays aperture settings.

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

19 Macro Indicates whether the macro is enabled.

20 Exposure Displays exposure 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.

Indicates whether the AEB function is enabled.

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camera’s ISO setting.

the image stabilizer feature.

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Movie Mode Screen Layout

No. Item Description

1 Record mode Indicates the current mode.

2 Zoom indicator Display zoom.

3 Time remaining Indicates the remaining time of video available.

4 Battery Indicates battery power level.

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

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

7 Macro Indicates macro is enabled.

8 White balance Displays white balance settings.

9 Metering Display Metering settings.

10 Video size Display video size settings.

11 Key indicator

12 Recorded time Displays recorded time.

13 Recording status Indicates recording status.

Pre-record

Displays the commands on 4-way Navigation Control button.

Indicates pre-record is enable.

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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:

No. Item Description

1 Playback mode Indicates playback mode.

2 Protect Indicates the ﬁle is protected.

3 Voice memo Indicates voice memo is attached

4 Button intro

5 File no. / Total no.

6 Battery Indicates battery power level.

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

8 Recording information Displays recording information of the ﬁle.

9 DPOF Indicates the ﬁle is marked for printing.

10 Resolution Displays image size.

Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a

movie or audio ﬁle.

Indicates the le number over the total number of les

in the memory card.

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Playback mode of videos:

No. Item Description

1 Playback mode Indicates playback mode.

2 Protect Indicates the ﬁle is protected.

3 Video clip Indicates the le is a Video.

4 Button intro

5 File no. / Total no.

6 Battery Indicates battery power level.

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

8 Recording information Displays recording information of the ﬁle.

9 Video size Indicates the size of the video clip..

10 Volume Indicates volume while playing.

11 Video length Displays the total length of the movie clip.

12 Played time Indicates played time.

13 Playing status Displays playing status.

14 Capture photo Capture the screenshot and save.

Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a

movie or audio ﬁle.

Indicates the le number over the total number of

ﬁles in the memory card.

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Playback mode of audio clips:

No. Item Description

1 Playback mode Indicates playback mode.

2 Protect Indicates the ﬁle is protected.

3 Button intro

4 File no. / Total no.

5 Battery Indicates battery power level.

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

7 Recording information Displays recording information of the ﬁle.

8 Volume Indicates volume settings.

9 Audio length Displays the total length of the audio clip.

10 Played time Indicates played time.

11 Playing status Displays playing status.

Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a

movie or audio ﬁle.

Indicates the le number over the total number of les

in the memory card.

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Changing the LCD Display

The type of information shown on the LCD display can be changed using the

button.

Press the 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:

• Basic

• Full

• None

• Guideline

• Help screen

NOTE:

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

• The following icons, if enabled, are still displayed on the LCD even when the OSD

is off or Guide lines on: AEB, Face tracking, AF lamp, Drive mode, and Macro.

• Using the “Guide Lines” allows you to align your subject on the LCD display for

taking better pictures.

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

• Basic

• Full

• None

• Help screen

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

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