Polaroid I834 User Manual
User Guide
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1. Shutter button
2. Flash
3. AF Lamp / Self-timer LED
4. Stabilizer
5. Power button
6. Speaker
7. USB port
8. Lens
9. Microphone
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10. Zoom out / Thumbnail button
11. Playback mode button
12. Menu button
13. Macro / Left button
14. Stop / Down button
15. LCD Screen
16. Delete / ASM* button
17. Zoom in button
18. Power / Auto Focus LED
19. Play / Pause / Up button
20. Wrist strap holder
21. Flash / Right button
22. Set / Display button
23. Mode button
24. Tripod mount
25. Battery / SD card door
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Table of Contents
Product Overview ...........................................................................2
Table of Contents ...........................................................................3
1 Getting Started ..........................................................................6
• Camera Package Contents .........................................................7
• Attaching the Wrist Strap ..........................................................8
• Installing the Batteries ...............................................................8
• Using Your Batteries .................................................................9
• Checking the Battery Level ...................................................... 10
• Turning the Camera On and Off ...............................................10
2 Camera Settings ........................................................................11
• Checking Camera Status ........................................................11
• Capature Modes ..................................................................... 11
• Playback Mode .......................................................................15
• Camera Modes ....................................................................... 16
• Capture Modes ......................................................................17
• How to Navigate Menus .......................................................... 18
• Setup Menu .......................................................................... 19
• Adjusting the Sounds ..............................................................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
• Selecting the Battery Type ......................................................29
• Resetting to Default Settings ..................................................30
• Turning the Information Display On/Off ..................................... 31
3 Taking Pictures .........................................................................33
• Taking Pictures in Normal Mode ...............................................33
• Taking Pictures in Macro Mode ................................................35
• Taking Pictures in Different Scene Shooting Modes ....................36
• Using the Q Mode ..................................................................38
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• Setting Flash Mode ................................................................39
• Setting ASM Mode ................................................................ 41
• Setting Self-timer ...................................................................43
• Taking Continuous Pictures .....................................................44
• Zoom Feature .......................................................................44
• Setting the Image Size and Quality ...........................................46
• Setting Light Metering ............................................................47
• Setting White Balance ............................................................. 48
• Setting the ISO .....................................................................49
• Setting Exposure Compensation ............................................... 50
• Setting the AEB ....................................................................51
• Setting the Highlight ..............................................................51
• Setting the Sharpness ............................................................52
• Setting the Photo Effect. .........................................................53
• Setting Date Stamp On/Off ......................................................54
• Setting Face Tracking .............................................................55
• Setting AF Lamp ....................................................................56
4 Recording Video Clips ................................................................ 57
• Recording Video Clips ............................................................ 57
• Setting the Video Size .............................................................58
5 Recording Audio Clips ................................................................59
• Recording a Audio Clip ........................................................... 59
• Recording a Voice Memo for the Desired Image ..........................60
6 Managing Pictures and Video Clips ..............................................61
• Reviewing Pictures ................................................................61
• Magnifying & Trimming the Displayed Picture ............................61
• Rotating the Displayed Picture ................................................62
• Changing the Image Effect ......................................................63
• Changing the Image Size ........................................................ 63
• Reviewing Pictures and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail ................. 64
• Running a Slide Show on the LCD screen ..................................64
• Playing a Video Clip on LCD Screen ..........................................66
• Playing Audio Clips ................................................................. 66
• Playing a Voice Memo .............................................................67
• Protecting/Unprotecting Pictures, Video and Audio Clips .............68
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• Deleting Pictures, Video and Audio Clips ..................................70
• Viewing Pictures and Video Clips on a TV ................................71
7 Print Settings ............................................................................ 72
• About PictBridge ....................................................................72
• Resetting to Default Settings ..................................................79
• About DPOF .........................................................................80
8 Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card ..............................................83
• Using the SD Card .................................................................. 83
• Formatting a SD card .............................................................86
• Copying Pictures, Video and Audio Clips to Memory Card ...........87
9 Installing the Software onto a Computer ......................................88
• Installing the Software ............................................................ 88
• Software Included with Your Camera ........................................90
• Computer System Requirements ...............................................91
10 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer ....................92
• Before Transferring Files ..........................................................92
• Connecting to Your Computer .................................................. 92
• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer ...................93
11 Troubleshooting Problems .........................................................95
12 Getting Help ...........................................................................98
• Polaroid Online Services .......................................................... 98
• ArcSoft Software Help ............................................................98
13 Appendix ................................................................................99
• Technical specifications ..........................................................99
• Storage Capacities ................................................................101
• Uninstalling Polaroid i834 Driver (PC only) ............................... 105
• Camera Default Settings ........................................................106
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance ...........................................108
• Regulatory Information .......................................................... 109
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1 Getting Started
Thank you for selecting the new Polaroid i834 digital camera for your
imaging needs. The i834 comes equipped with a powerful 8.0 Megapixels
CCD sensor, 3.0-inch bright colour TFT LCD, high quality optics and many
manual settings and options.
Outstanding features that your i834 digital camera has:
• A high quality glass lens system for exposures from 6 inches to infinity
including 3 times optical and 4 times digital zoom modes.
• Built-in flash with five modes (auto, red-eye reduction, Flash always
on, Slow Sync and Flash off).
• Free to edit your images and print your pictures by using DPOF.
• Large 3.0 inch LCD screen for easier image preview and review.
• Easy to use multiple shooting modes for more accurate reproduction
of pictures.
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• Camera Package Contents
Quick Start Guide
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Wrist Strap
AA Batteries AV Cable
Quick Start Guide
The CD-ROM includes
Polaroid i834 Camera Driver (PC)
ArcSoft PhotoStudio® 5.5 (PC)
ArcSoft PhotoStudio® 4.3 (Mac)
ArcSoft VideoImpression® 2 (PC & Mac)
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™ (PC & Mac)
User Guide (in PDF format)
USB Cable
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Skin
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• Attaching the Wrist Strap
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• 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 9.
1. Open the camera battery/SD card door by pushing it outwards as
illustrated.
2. Insert the batteries as shown, ensuring you follow the +/- signs
correctly.
3. Close the battery/SD card door by pressing it downwards and then
sliding it towards the camera to lock.
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• Using Your Batteries
There are two types of batteries that are suitable for your camera:
Alkaline and NiMH. Please select the type of batteries you are
using in the set up menu. For more details, please refer to “Selecting the Battery Type” on page 29.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
• For best performance and prolonged battery life, we recommend using a
brand name high capacity battery.
• To ensure the camera displays the battery level correctly, please set the
type to match the batteries being used.
Here are some helpful hints to extend battery life considerably by limiting
the following activities:
• Reviewing the pictures on the LCD Screen.
• Use the optical viewfinder (if applicable) to frame the subject when
taking pictures.
• Reduce the excessive use of the flash.
• Remove batteries from your camera when not in use for long periods
of time.
WARNING!
• Batteries should be replaced by an adult.
• Do not mix different types of batteries (or new and used batteries).
• 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.
• Do not dispose the batteries in fire.
• Remove batteries from the camera when not in use.
These instructions should be retained for future reference.
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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.
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Battery power is exhausted. Please
replace the battery.
• 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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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.
• Capature Modes
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• 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.
Capture Mode
In this mode, you can record still images, video and audio clips. This
mode allows you to select the image and video settings according to the
shooting environment. For more details, refer to “Taking Pictures” on page
33, “Recording Video Clips” on page 57 and “Recording Audio Clips” on
page 59.
Playback Mode
This mode allows you to review, rotate, protect or delete pictures and
video clips from the camera. You can add your favourite sticker and a
voice memo to a picture. For more details, please refer to “Managing
Pictures and Video Clips” on page 61.
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• Capture Modes
The camera has three modes for recording still images, video clips and
audio clips.
Selecting these three modes as follows:
Select
Program
OK
1. Press the button to set the camera to
capture mode.
2. Press the button to access the scene
mode palette.
3. Press button to select the desired
setting.
4. Press the button to confirm your
choice.
No. Description Icon
1 Still Image Mode
2 Video Mode
3 Audio 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 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.
3. Press the UP and DOWN 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.
4. Press the button to exit the setup menu.
Setup Menu 1/3
Sounds
Auto Review 3 sec.
Enter
Setup
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Date & Time
Language English
Select
Menu button
Exit
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• Adjusting the Sounds
You can set the start-up, shutter and beep volume in Setup mode.
1. Access the setup menu.
2. (SOUNDS) is the current selection.
3. Press the or button.
4. “START-UP” is the current selection.
5. Press the UP or DOWN to select the desired
item.
6. Press the or button to select the desired
setting.
7. Press the button.
Setup Menu 1/3
Sounds
Auto Review 3 sec
Power Save 1 min
Date & Time
Language English
Select
Sounds
Shutter On
Start-up 1
Beep On
Volume
Select
Exit
Ok
Shutter You can turn the shutter sound on or off in the Setup mode. When the
Start-up You can set the start-up volume in the Setup mode. When the start-
Beep You can turn the beep sound on or off in the Setup mode. When the
shutter sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you press the
shutter button.
up sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you power on the
camera.
beep sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you press the
buttons.
Volume Adjusts the volume of the shutter, start-up, beep and playback sound.
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• Selecting Auto Review Period
When the auto review feature is on, the picture just taken will be shown
on the LCD screen for a certain period.
1. Access the setup menu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN button to select ( AUTO
REVIEW ).
3. Press the or button.
4. Press the UP or DOWN button to select the
desired setting.
5. Press button.
OFF The auto review feature is not activated.
Setup Menu 1/3
Sounds
Auto Review 3 sec.
Power Save 1 min
Date & Time
Language English
Select
Setup Menu 1/3
Sounds
Auto Review
Power Save
Date & Time
Language
Select
Exit
Off
3 Sec.
5 Sec.
Ok
3 SEC/5 SEC The picture just taken will be shown on the LCD screen
for either 3 or 5 seconds.
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
1. Access the setup menu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN button to select
(POWER SAVE).
3. Press the or button.
4. Press UP or DOWN to select the desired
setting.
5. Press the button.
Sounds
Auto Review 3 sec.
Power Save 1 min
Date & Time
Language English
Select
Setup Menu 1/3
Sounds
Auto Review
Power Save
Date & Time
Language
Select
Exit
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.
2. Press UP or DOWN button to select (DATE &
TIME).
3. Press the or button.
4. Press the or button to select a field, such
year, month, day, hour, minute, and date
format.
5. Press UP or DOWN button to adjust the value
in the field and select the date format.
6. Press the button.
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.
Setup Menu 1/3
Sounds
Auto Review 3 sec
Power Save 1 min
Date & Time
Language English
Select
Date & Time
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Exit
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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.
2. Press the UP or DOWN button to select
(LANGUAGE).
3. Press the or button.
4. Press the UP or DOWN button to select the
desired setting.
5. Press button.
Setup Menu 1/3
Sounds
Auto Review 3 sec.
Power Save 1 min.
Date & Time
Language English
Select
Setup Menu 1/3
Sounds
Auto Review
Power Save
Date & Time
Language
Select
Exit
English
Français
Español
Português
Italiano
OK
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• File No. Reset Setting
Setting the file numbers in series for all pictures taken on the internal
memory or a memory card avoids file name duplication when images are
downloaded to a computer.
1. Access the setup menu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN to select ICON (FILE NO.).
3. Press the or button.
4. Press the UP or DOWN button to select the desired setting.
Setup Menu 2/3
File No. Series
TV Out PAL
USB Computer
Start-up Image
Format No
Select
Exit
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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File No.
TV Out
Usb
Start-up image
Format
Select
Series
Reset
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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. Press the button to set the camera to
Playback mode.
2. Press the or button to select a desired
image.
3. Press the button.
4. Press the or button to select (Start-up
Image).
5. Press the button. A hint window will
appear on the left bottom corner of the LCD.
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give up your choice.
7. Press the button to apply the choice.
8. Press the button to set the camera to
Capture mode.
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9. Press the button.
10. Access the setup menu.
11. Press the UP or DOWN button to select
(Start-up Image).
12. Press the or button.
13. Press the UP or DOWN button to select the
desired picture.
Setup Menu 2/3
File No. Series
TV Out PAL
USB Computer
Start-up image
Format No
Select
Start-up Image
Exit
14. Press button.
The image that you choose will stored in
directory as a startup image.
Off
System
My image
Select
15. 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.
2. Press UP or DOWN to select (FORMAT).
3. Press the or button.
Setup Menu 2/3
File No. Series
TV Out PAL
USB Computer
Start-up Image
Format No
Select
Exit
4. Press the UP or DOWN button to select the
desired setting.
5. Press the button.
Setup Menu 2/3
File No. Yes
TV Out No
USB
Start-up Image
Format
Select
NOTE:
• Pictures deleted by the format operation are 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 erases 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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• Selecting the Battery Type
NOTE:
It is VERY important that the correct battery type be selected.
To ensure the camera displays the battery level correctly, set the type to
match the batteries used.
1. Access the setup menu.
2. Press UP or DOWN to select (Battery
Type).
3. Press the or button.
4. Press UP or DOWN to select the type you
want.
5. Press the button.
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Battery Type Alkaline
Reset All No
Select
Setup Menu 3/3
Battery Type Alkaline
Reset All NiMH
Select
Exit
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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.
2. Press UP or DOWN to select (RESET ALL).
Setup Menu 3/3
Battery Type Alkaline
Reset All No
3. Press the or button.
4. Press UP or DOWN to select “Yes”.
5. Press the button.
NOTE:
The following settings do not change with this procedure:
• Date & Time setting
• Language setting
• TV out setting
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Battery Type
Reset All
Select
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Ok
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