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i532 5.0 Megapixels Digital Camera
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Product Overview
1. Shutter button
2. Flash
3. Lens
4. Power button
5. Self-timer LED
6. DC IN jack
7. USB / AV - OUT port
8. Microphone
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9. Speaker
10.Zoom out / Thumbnail button
11. LCD Screen
12. Power / Auto Focus LED
13. Zoom in button
14. Playback mode button
15. Menu button
16. Wrist strap holder
17. Mode button
18. Display button
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19. Macro / Left button
20. Scene mode / Erase / Up button
21. Flash / Right button
22. Self-time / Continuous / Down button
23. Set / Adjust button
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24. Tripod mount
25. Battery / SD card door
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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started ...........................................................................7
• Camera Package Contents .......................................................8
• Attaching the Wrist Strap ........................................................9
• Installing the Batteries .............................................................9
• Connecting the AC Adapter (Optional)..................................... 10
• Turning the Camera On and Off..............................................10
• Checking the Battery Power Level ..........................................11
2 Camera Setting.........................................................................12
• Checking Camera Status........................................................12
• Camera Modes .....................................................................12
• Capture Modes.....................................................................17
• How to Navigate Menus ........................................................18
• Setup Menu .........................................................................19
• Adjusting the Beep Sound Volume ..........................................20
• Selecting start-up Sound........................................................20
• Selecting Auto Review Period.................................................21
• Power Saving Settings ..........................................................22
• Setting the Date and Time .....................................................23
• Setting the Display Language .................................................24
• File No. Reset Setting............................................................25
• Choosing a Startup Image...................................................... 26
• Formatting the Internal Memory.............................................. 28
• Resetting to Default Settings..................................................29
• Turning the Information Display On/Off ...................................30
3 Taking Pictures ......................................................................... 32
• Taking Pictures in Normal Mode .............................................32
• Taking Pictures in Macro Mode...............................................34
• Taking Pictures in Different Scene Shooting Modes................... 35
• Setting Self-timer..................................................................38
• Taking Continuous Pictures....................................................39
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• Zoom Feature....................................................................... 40
• Setting the Image Size and Quality..........................................42
• Setting the Sharpness ...........................................................44
• Setting the Photo Effect ........................................................45
• Setting Date/Time, Display On/Off ..........................................46
• Setting White Balance ...........................................................47
• Setting the ISO.....................................................................48
• Setting Exposure Compensation .............................................49
4 Recording Video Clips................................................................50
• Recording Video Clips ...........................................................50
• Setting the Video Size ........................................................... 51
5 Recording Audio Clips ...............................................................52
• Recording Audio Clips ...........................................................52
• Recording a Voice Memo for the Desired Image ........................53
6 Managing Pictures and Video clips ..............................................54
• Reviewing Pictures................................................................54
• Rotating the Displayed Picture................................................55
• Changing the Image Size .......................................................56
• Adding Stickers to a Still Image ..............................................57
• Reviewing Picture and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail..................58
• Running a Slide Show on the LCD Screen ................................ 59
• Playing a Video Clip on the LCD Screen...................................61
• Playing Audio Clips ...............................................................62
• Playing a Voice Memo ........................................................... 63
• Protecting/Unprotecting Pictures, Video and Audio Clips............64
• Deleting Pictures, Video and Audio Clips..................................66
• Viewing Pictures and Video Clips on a TV................................ 67
7 Print Settings ...........................................................................68
• About PictBridge...................................................................68
• About DPOF.........................................................................77
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8 Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card ..............................................79
• Using the SD Card ................................................................79
• Formatting a SD Card............................................................ 83
• Copying Pictures, Video and Audio Clips to Memory Card..........84
9 Installing the Software onto a Computer ......................................86
• Installing the Software .........................................................86
• Software Included with Your Camera ......................................88
• Computer System Requirements .............................................90
10 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips To a Computer ...................91
• Before Transferring Files ....................................................... 91
• Connecting to Your Computer ................................................91
• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer ................92
11 Troubleshooting Problems.........................................................94
• Troubleshooting....................................................................94
12 Getting Help ...........................................................................97
• Polaroid Online Services ........................................................97
• ArcSoft Software Help ..........................................................97
11 Appendix................................................................................98
• Technical Specifications ........................................................98
• Storage Capacities.............................................................. 100
• Uninstalling Polaroid i532 Driver (PC only) .............................105
• Camera Default Settings...................................................... 106
• Using Your Batteries ...........................................................107
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance .........................................107
• Regulatory Information ........................................................108
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1 Getting Started
Thank you for selecting the new Polaroid i532 digital camera for your
imaging needs. The i532 comes equipped with a powerful 5.0 Megapixels
CCD sensor, 2.4-inch bright color TFT LCD, high quality optics and many
manual settings and options.
Outstanding features that your i532 digital camera has:
• A high quality glass lens system for exposures from 2.6 inches to
infinity including 3 times optical and 4 times digital zoom modes.
• Built-in flash with five modes (off, on, red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
and auto).
• Free to edit your images and print your pictures by DPOF.
• Large 2.4 inch LCD screen for easier image preview and review.
• Convenient multiple shooting modes for more accurate reproduction
of pictures.
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• Camera Package Contents
Registration Card
Digital Imaging Products
201 Burlington Road
Bedford, MA 01730-1434
First Class
Postage
Required
Post Ofce will
not deliver
without proper
postage
i532
The CD-ROM includes
Polaroid i532 Camera Driver (PC)
ArcSoft PhotoStudio™ 5.5 (PC)
ArcSoft PhotoStudio™ 4.3 (Mac)
ArcSoft PhotoPrinter™ 5 (PC)
ArcSoft PhotoPrinter™ 4 (Mac)
DivX (PC) / DivX Doctor II (Mac)
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™ (PC & Mac)
User Guide (in PDF format)
Skin
Quick Start Guide
I532
Quick Start Guide
Guide de Démarrage rapide
Guida Rapida
Guía Rápida de Inicio
Guia de Início Rápido
ML 0403
Part no.: OM837657 R1
Printed in China
Schnellanleitung
USB Cable
Wrist Strap
AA Batteries
Video Cable
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• Attaching the Wrist Strap
• Installing the Batteries
Two AA-size batteries are supplied with the product. For a detailed guideline
on battery usage, please see “Using Your Batteries” on page 107.
1. Open the camera battery door by pushing it outwards as illustrated.
2. Insert the batteries as shown, ensuring you follow the +/- signs
correctly.
3. Close the battery door by pressing it downwards and then sliding it
towards the camera to lock.
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• Connecting the AC Adapter (Optional)
Turn off the camera before connecting or
disconnecting the adapter. Connect the
plug to the camera as shown and connect
the adapter to the household power outlet.
The camera automatically switches over
to AC adapter powered operation. The AC
adapter can be used with or without the
battery in place.
IMPORTANT!
We recommend the user to use the AC adapter (optional, 3.3V/2.0A) to power
the camera whenever connected to a computer.
• Turning the Camera On and Off
1.
Press and hold the
(POWER) button
until the LCD screen is activated.
2.
Press the
(POWER)
button again to
turn the power off.
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• Checking the Battery Level
Check the battery power level before taking pictures.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Check the battery power level that appears on the LCD screen.
Battery power is full.
Battery power is adequate.
Battery power is exhausted. Please replace
the battery.
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2 Camera Settings
• Checking Camera Status
Turn on the camera, view the camera LCD screen to check which
camera settings are active. Those particular features whose icons are not
displayed are not activated.
• Camera Modes
Still Image Mode
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1 Macro Mode
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2 Flash Mode
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No. Description Icon
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3 Shooting Mode
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,
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,
,
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4 Image Resolution
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,
,
,
,
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5 Quality
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,
43
6 Sharpness
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,
44
7 White balance
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,
,
,
,
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8 ISO Sensitivity
50
,
100
,
200
, AUTO
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9 Exposure Compensation Value
,-2
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+2
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10 Self-timer
2
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10
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Continuous Pictures
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11 Battery Power Level
,
,
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12 Internal Memory
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SD Card
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13 Optical & Digital Zoom Bar
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Digital Zoom Factor X 1.0 ............ X 4.0 40
14 Focus Mark
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15 Light Metering
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16 Number of Remaining Pictures
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Video Mode
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1 Video Mode
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2 Video Size
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3 Remaining Recording Time 00:01:03 ---
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Audio Mode
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STANDBY
No. Description Icon Ref. Page
1 Audio mode
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2 Remaining Recording Time 00:00:13 ---
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Playback Mode
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SET:
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2 Audio Clip Length 00:02:10 ---
3 Date 2005/08/01 ---
4 Time 18:39 ---
5 File Number 4/9 ---
6 Video Clip Length 00:01:20 ---
• Camera Modes
The camera has two working modes,
Capture mode and Playback mode.
Pressing the
PLAYBACK button
switches between the Capture mode and
Playback mode.
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Capture Mode
Under this mode, you can record still images, video and audio clips.
This mode allows selecting the image and video settings according to
the shooting environment. For more details, refer to “Taking Pictures”
on page 32, “Recording Video Clips” on page 50 and “Recording Audio
Clips” on page 52.
Playback Mode
This mode allows the review, rotation, protection or deletion of pictures
and video clips from the camera. You also can add your favorite sticker
and a voice memo to a picture. For more details, please refer to “Managing
Pictures and Video Clips” on page 54.
• Capture Modes
The camera has three modes for recording still images, video clips and
audio clips.
Pressing the button cycles through these three modes.
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Press
Still lmage Mode
Audio Mode
Video Mode
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• How to Navigate Menus
Menus are used to select capture and play
settings, as well as other camera settings like
the Date/Time and Auto Power Off.
Menu button
1. Press the
or
button to enter a menu
bar and press it again to exit.
2. Press the
and
buttons to scroll left and
right through the menu bar.
RESOLUTION
3. Press the
and
buttons to scroll up
and down through menu options.
4. Press the
button to enter a submenu or
confirm your choice.
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• Setup Menu
You can change the basic settings of the camera in Capture mode and
Playback mode
1. Press the
button.
2. Press the
or
button to choose
(SETUP).
3. Press the
button to enter the setup menu.
Menu button
4. Press the
button to exit the setup menu.
SETUP
ENTER
SETUP MENU 1/3
SELECT
EXIT
SOUNDS
AUTO REVIEW 3 SEC.
POWER SAVE 5 MIN
DATE & TIME
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
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• Adjusting the Beep Sound Volume
You can turn the beep sound on and off in Setup mode. When the beep
sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you press the buttons.
1. Access the setup menu.
2.
(SOUNDS) is the current selection.
3. Press the
button.
4. “VOLUME” is the current selection.
5. Press the
or
button to select the desired
setting
SETUP MENU 1/3
SELECT
EXIT
SOUNDS
AUTO REVIEW 3 SEC.
POWER SAVE 5 MIN
DATE & TIME
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
SOUNDS
SELECT
VOLUME
START-UP SOUND 1
OK
6. Press the
button.
• Selecting start-up Sound
1. Access the setup menu.
2.
(SOUNDS) is the current selection.
SETUP MENU 1/3
SELECT
EXIT
SOUNDS
AUTO REVIEW 3 SEC.
POWER SAVE 5 MIN
DATE & TIME
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
3. Press
button.
4. Press the
button to select “START-UP
SOUND”.
5. Press the
or
button to select the desired
setting.
SOUNDS
SELECT
VOLUME
START-UP SOUND 1
OK
6. Press the
button.
NOTE:
This setting is also available in
(Video) and
(Playback) modes.
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• Selecting Auto Review Period
When the auto review feature is activated, the picture just taken will be
shown on the LCD screen for a certain period.
1. Access the setup menu.
SETUP MENU 1/3
SELECT
EXIT
SOUNDS
AUTO REVIEW 3 SEC.
POWER SAVE 5 MIN
DATE & TIME
LANGUAGE English
2. Press the
or
button to select
( AUTO
REVIEW ).
3. Press the
button.
4. Press the
or
button to select the
desired setting.
SETUP MENU 1/3
SELECT
SOUNDS
AUTO REVIEW
POWER SAVE
DATE & TIME
LANGUAGE
OFF
3 SEC.
5 SEC.
OK
5. Press
button.
OFF The auto review feature is not activated.
3 SEC/5 SEC The picture just taken will be shown on the LCD screen
for a certain period.
NOTE:
This setting is also available in
(Video) mode.
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• Power Saving Settings
The camera performs the following power save operation to conserve
battery power.
SETUP MENU 1/3
SELECT
EXIT
SOUNDS
AUTO REVIEW 3 SEC.
POWER SAVE 5 MIN
DATE & TIME
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
1. Access the setup menu.
2. Press the
or
button to select
(POWER SAVE).
3. Press the
button.
4. Press
or
to select the desired
setting.
5. Press the
button.
SETUP MENU 1/3
SELECT
SOUNDS
AUTO REVIEW
POWER SAVE
DATE & TIME
LANGUAGE
1 MIN.
3 MIN.
5 MIN.
OK
1/3/5 MIN The camera is designed to switch off automatically to save
battery life after the specified period of inactivity.
NOTE:
This setting is also available in
(Video) and
(Playback) modes.
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• Setting the Date and Time
1. Access the setup menu.
SETUP MENU 1/3
SELECT
EXIT
SOUNDS
AUTO REVIEW 3 SEC.
POWER SAVE 5 MIN
DATE & TIME
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
2. Press
or
button to select
(DATE &
TIME).
3. Press
button.
4. Press the
or
button to select a field,
such year, month, day, hour, minute, and date
format.
5. Press
or
button to adjust the value in
the field and select the date format.
DATE & TIME
SELECT
OK
YY/MM/DD
2005 / 01 / 12 09:38
6. Press the
button.
7. Press the
button to exit the menu.
NOTE:
• If the batteries are removed for about two days, the TIME setting will be lost.
• This setting is also available in
(Video) and
(Playback) modes.
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• Setting the Display Language
Under this setting, you can select the language you prefer for the LCD
screen.
1. Access the setup menu.
SETUP MENU 1/3
SELECT
EXIT
SOUNDS
AUTO REVIEW 3 SEC.
POWER SAVE 5 MIN
DATE & TIME
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
2. Press the
or
button to select
(LANGUAGE).
3. Press the
button.
4. Press the
or
button to select the
desired setting.
5. Press
button.
SETUP MENU 1/3
SELECT
SOUNDS
AUTO REVIEW
POWER SAVE
DATE & TIME
LANGUAGE
English
Français
Español
Português
Italiano
OK
6. Press the
button to exit the menu.
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• File No. Reset Setting
Setting the file numbers in series for all taken picture on the internal
memory or a memory card avoids the file name duplication when images
are downloaded to a computer.
1. Access the setup menu.
2. Press the
or
to select
ICON (FILE NO.).
3. Press the
button.
4. Press the
or
button to select the desired setting.
SETUP MENU 2/3
SELECT
EXIT
FILE NO. SERIES
TV OUT NTSC
USB COMPUTER
S. IMAGE
FORMAT
SETUP MENU 2/3
SELECT
FILE NO.
TV OUT
USB
S. IMAGE
FORMAT
SERIES
RESET
OK
SERIES The le number of a newly-captured picture will continue from
the last number used.
RESET The picture le number starts from 0001
5. Press the
button.
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• Choosing a Startup Image
A start-up animation image appears on the LCD screen for a few seconds
when the camera is turned on.
You can choose a recorded image in your camera as your own startup image:
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
S. IMAGE
USER 1
USER 2
2. Press the
or
button to select a desired
image.
3. Press the
button.
4. Press the
or
button to select
(S.IMAGE).
5. Press the
button.
6. Access the setup menu.
7. Press the
or
button to select
(S.IMAGE).
SETUP MENU 2/3
SELECT
EXIT
FILE NO. SERIES
TV OUT NTSC
USB COMPUTER
S. IMAGE
FORMAT
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8. Press the
button.
S. IMAGE
SELECT
OK
9. Press the
or
button to select the desired
picture.
10. Press
button.
The image that you choose will stored in
directory as a startup image.
11. Press the
button to exit the menu.
NOTE:
The startup image will not be deleted even if the original image is deleted or
memory is formatted.
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• Formatting the Internal Memory
Formatting the internal memory deletes all data stored in it.
1. Access the setup menu.
SETUP MENU 2/3
SELECT
EXIT
FILE NO. SERIES
TV OUT NTSC
USB COMPUTER
S. IMAGE
FORMAT
2. Press
or
to select
(FORMAT).
3. Press
button.
DELETE ALL FILES?
SET: MENU:
NOTE:
• Data deleted by a format operation is not recoverable. Make sure you do not have
any useful data currently stored in the internal memory before you format it.
• Formatting the internal memory destroys all the pictures, even those are
protected.
• With a memory card inserted, the above operation would format the inserted
memory card only. The internal memory will not be formatted .
• This setting is also available in
(Video) and
(Playback) modes.
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• Resetting to Default Settings
You can easily change all the settings you made back to the camera
default setting by the following steps.
Please refer to “Camera Default Settings” on page 106 for more details.
1. Access the setup menu.
SETUP MENU 3/3
SELECT
EXIT
RESET ALL NO
2. Press
or
to select
(RESET ALL).
3. Press the
button.
4. Press
or
to select “YES”.
5. Press the
button.
SETUP MENU 3/3
SELECT
RESET ALL
OK
YES
NO
NOTE:
The following settings do not change with this procedure:
• Date & Time setting
• Language setting
• TV out setting
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• Turning the Information Display On/Off
Press the
button each time switches
the LCD screen to the next display mode in
the following mode.
Still Image Mode
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About Crossing Lines
The crossing lines on the LCD helps check and lock the location of your
subject when you frame it on the LCD screen.
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