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8.0 Megapixel Digital Camera
i836
User’s Manual
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Product Overview
1. Shutter button
2. Flash
3. Self-timer LED
Power button
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Speaker
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USB/AV port
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Microphone
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Lens
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9. Zoom out / Thumbnail button
Playback mode button
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Power / Auto Focus LED
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Macro / Left button
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Stop / Down button
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Delete button
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Wrist strap holder
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Zoom in button
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Menu button
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Play / Pause / Up button
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19. Flash / Right button
20. Set / Display button
21. Mode button
22. Tripod mount
23. 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
• Capture 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
• Setting Flash Mode ............................................................................. 39
• Setting ASM Mode .............................................................................. 41
• Setting Self-timer ................................................................................. 43
• Taking Continuous Pictures ................................................................... 44
• Zoom Feature ..................................................................................... 44
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• 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/Time, Display On/Off ......................................................... 54
• Setting Camera Shake Warning Stabilizer Feature..................................... 55
• Setting Face Tracking ........................................................................... 56
• Setting Smile Capture ........................................................................... 57
• Setting Photo Stitch ............................................................................. 59
• Setting Blink Detection ......................................................................... 60
• Setting Photo Frame ............................................................................. 61
4 Recording Video Clips .............................................................................. 62
• Recording Video Clips .......................................................................... 62
• Setting the Video Size .......................................................................... 63
5 Recording Audio Clips .............................................................................. 64
• Recording a Audio Clip ........................................................................ 64
• Recording a Voice Memo for the Desired Image ....................................... 65
6 Managing Pictures and Video Clips ............................................................ 66
• Reviewing Pictures .............................................................................. 66
• Magnifying & Trimming the Displayed Picture .......................................... 66
• Rotating the Displayed Picture .............................................................. 67
• Changing the Image Effect .................................................................... 68
• Changing the Image Size ...................................................................... 69
• Reviewing Pictures and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail .............................. 70
• Running a Slide Show on the LCD screen ................................................ 71
• Playing a Video Clip on LCD Screen........................................................ 72
• Playing Audio Clips .............................................................................. 72
• Playing a Voice Memo .......................................................................... 73
• Protecting/Unprotecting Pictures, Video and Audio Clips .......................... 74
• Deleting Pictures, Video and Audio Clips ................................................ 76
• Viewing Pictures and Video Clips on a TV .............................................. 77
7 Print Settings .......................................................................................... 78
• Resetting to Default Settings ................................................................ 85
• About DPOF ....................................................................................... 86
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8 Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card ............................................................ 89
• Using the SD Card ............................................................................... 89
• Formatting the SD card ........................................................................ 93
• Copying Pictures, Video and Audio Clips to Memory Card ........................ 93
9 Installing the Software onto a Computer..................................................... 94
• Installing the Software .......................................................................... 94
• Software Included with Your Camera ..................................................... 96
• Computer System Requirements ............................................................ 97
10 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer .................................. 98
• Before Transferring Files ....................................................................... 98
• Connecting to Your Computer ............................................................... 98
• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer ................................ 99
11 Troubleshooting Problems ..................................................................... 101
12 Getting Help ....................................................................................... 104
• Polaroid Online Services ...................................................................... 104
• ArcSoft Software Help ....................................................................... 104
13 Appendix ............................................................................................ 105
• Technical specifications ...................................................................... 105
• Uninstalling Polaroid i836 Driver (PC only) ............................................. 107
• Camera Default Settings ..................................................................... 108
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance ......................................................... 110
• Regulatory Information ....................................................................... 110
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1 Getting Started
Thank you for selecting the new Polaroid i836 digital camera for your
imaging needs. The i836 comes equipped with a powerful 8.0 Megapixels
CCD sensor, 2.7-inch bright color TFT LCD, high quality optics and many
manual settings and options.
Outstanding features that your i836 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, Always On, Slow Sync
and Flash Off).
• Free to edit your images and print your pictures by DPOF.
• Large 2.7 inch LCD screen for easier image preview and review.
• Convenient multiple shooting modes for more accurate reproduction
of pictures.
Need help with your digital camera?
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• Camera Package Contents
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ArcSoft MediaImpression™: (PC/Mac)
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User Guide (in PDF format)
AA Batteries
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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’s 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 four types of batteries that are suitable for your camera:
alkaline, NiMH, Lithium and Oxyride. 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.
• Do not touch or push the lens back when the camera hangs due to low
battery. Please replace the batteries and power on the camera.
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.
Battery power is adequate.
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’s LCD screen to check which
camera settings are active. Those particular features whose icons are not
displayed are not activated.
• Capture Modes
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Still Image Mode
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No. Description Icon Ref. Page
7 AEB 51
8 Date Stamp 54
9 Exposure Compensation Value
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11 Face Tracking 56
12 Aperture Value F2.8 ~ F5.2 ---
13 Focus Mark ---
14 Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec ~ 8 sec ---
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Internal Memory
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Video Mode
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Audio Mode
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• Playback Mode
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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 58 and “Recording Audio Clips” on
page 60.
Playback Mode
This mode allows the review, rotation, protection or deletion of pictures
and video clips from the camera. You can add a voice memo to a picture.
For more details, please refer to “Managing Pictures and Video Clips” on
page 62.
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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:
1. Press the button to set the camera to
capture mode.
PROGRAM
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
SELECT
OK
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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 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.
4. Press the button to exit the setup menu.
Menu button
SETUP MENU 1/3
Sounds
Auto Review 3 Sec.
Enter
Setup
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Power Save 1 Min.
Date & Time
Language English
Select
Exit
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• Adjusting the Sounds
You can set the start-up, shutter and beep sounds in the Setup mode.
NOTE:
These settings are not available in “Quick” mode.
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1. Access the setup menu.
Setup Menu 1/3
2. (Sounds) is the current selection.
3. Press the or button.
4. “Shutter” is the current selection.
5. Press the or to select the desired
item.
6. Press the or button to select the desired
setting.
Select
Sounds
Shutter On
START-UP 1
Beep On
Volume
7. Press the button.
Shutter You can turn the shutter sound on or off in the Setup mode. When the
Start-up You can set the start-up sound in the Setup mode. When the start-
Beep You can turn the beep sound on or off in the Setup mode. When the
Volume Adjusting the volume of the shutter sound, start-up sound, beep and
shutter sound is turned on, the camera will simulate the sound of a
shutter 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.
playback sound.
Sounds
Auto Review 3 sec
Power Save 1 min
Date & Time
Language English
Select
Exit
OK
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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.
1. Access the setup menu.
2. Press the or button to select ( Auto
Review ).
3. Press the or button.
4. Press the or 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
1 Sec.
3 Sec.
5 Sec.
OK
1,3 or 5 Seconds The picture just taken will be shown on the LCD
screen for the selected period of time.
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 or button to select
(Power Save).
3. Press the or button.
4. Press or to select the desired
setting.
5. Press the button.
1/3/5 MIN The camera is designed to power off automatically to save
battery life after the specified period of inactivity.
NOTE:
This setting is not active in the following situation:
• Recording movie clips or audio les
• Playing movie clips or audio les
• Playing slideshow
• Connecting the camera to a computer or printer with the USB cable
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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
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• Setting the Date and Time
1. Access the setup menu.
2. Press or 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 or 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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Select
Exit
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• Setting the Display Language
Using this setting, you can select the language you prefer for the LCD
screen.
1. Access the setup menu.
2. Press the or button to select
(Language).
3. Press the or button.
4. Press the or button to select the
desired setting.
5. Press button.
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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
Español
Deutsch
Français
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 or to select ICON (File No.).
3. Press the or button.
4. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
Setup Menu 2/3
File No. Series
TV Out NTSC
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.
Setup Menu 2/3
File No.
TV Out
USB
Start-up Image
Format
Select
Series
Reset
OK
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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.
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3. Press the button.
4. Press the or button to select (Startup Image).
5. Press the button. A hint window will
appear on the left bottom corner of the LCD.
6. Press the or button to confirm or
cancel your choice.
7. Press the button to apply the choice.
8. Press the button to set the camera to
Capture mode.
9. Press the button.
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10. Access the setup menu.
11. Press the or button to select
(Start-up Image).
12. Press the or button.
Setup Menu 2/3
File No. Series
TV Out NTSC
USB Computer
Start-up Image
Format No
Select
13. Press the or button to select the
desired picture.
14. Press button.
Start-up Image
The image that you choose will stored in
directory as a startup image.
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.
Off
System
My image
Select
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Exit
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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 or to select (Format).
3. Press the or button.
Setup Menu 2/3
File No. Series
TV Out NTSC
USB Computer
Start-up Image
Format No
Select
Exit
4. Press the or button to select the
desired setting.
5. Press the button.
NOTE:
• Data deleted by a format operation is not recoverable.
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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Setup Menu 2/3
File No. Yes
TV Out No
USB
Start-up Image
Format
Select
Make sure you do not
OK
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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 or to select (Battery
Type).
3. Press the or button.
4. Press or to select the type you
want.
5. Press the button.
Setup Menu 3/3
Battery Type Alkaline
Reset All No
Select
Setup Menu 3/3
Battery Type
Reset All
Select
Alkaline
NiMH
Lithium
Oxyride
Exit
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• Resetting to Factory Default Settings
You can easily change all the settings you made back to the camera’s
factory default setting by performing the following steps.
Please refer to “Camera Default Settings” on page 108 for more details.
1. Access the setup menu.
2. Press or to select (Reset All).
3. Press the or button.
4. Press or 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
• Battery Type
Setup Menu 3/3
Battery Type Alkaline
Reset All No
Select
Setup Menu 3/3
Battery Type
Reset All
Select
Yes
No
Exit
OK
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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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Press Press Press
+0.7EV
1
2
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.
1
1
2
IN
AUTO
Press
2
+0.7EV
2
+0.7EV
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Video Mode
Playback Mode
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Press
2008/01/01
5/150
IN
18:59
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Press Press
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F2.8
1/30
2008/01/01
Press
5/150
IN
18:59
NOTE:
• You can not change the LCD status in the following situation:
• Recording video clips or audio les
• Playing video clips or audio les
• Playing the slideshow
• Viewing in thumbnail
• Trimming a still image
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3 Taking Pictures
Before you take pictures, please read this note rst:
NOTE:
Never remove the batteries or open the camera’s battery/SD card door while
a picture is being saved. Doing so will prevent the current picture from being
saved and may corrupt other pictures already stored on the camera’s internal
memory or a memory card.
• Taking Pictures in Normal Mode
You can take pictures at approximately 2.6 feet to infinity (80 cm to
infinity).
NOTE:
Most settings are saved by the camera when the power is turned off so that the
same setting is automatically available when the power is turned on again. Make
sure you verify your settings when turning the camera on again.
1. Set the camera to the Still Image mode.
2. Frame your subject using the LCD screen.
3. Press the Shutter button halfway to set the exposure and focus. The
camera automatically detects the subject. The camera highlights the
focus mark in green and the Auto Focus LED remains continuously
on, indicating the camera focus is locked on the subject. (When the
camera’s focus mark is red and the green LED blinks your subject is
not in focus.) Release the Shutter button, recompose the scene and
press the Shutter button halfway to reset the focus.
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IN
Focus mark
AUTO
Shutter speed
Auto Focus LED
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Aperture value
NOTE:
(Still Image) mode is the capture mode shown above in the illustrations.
•
P
• The LCD screen will show you the aperture value and shutter speed
when you
take the picture.
• If the shutter speed is slow your image
may become blurred, the shake warning
icon may appear on the LCD screen. Should you see the shake warning,
the use of a tripod or enable the camera stabilizer feature is recommended.
Refer to page 53.
4. Hold the camera steady and slowly press the shutter button down to
take your image.
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• Taking Pictures in Macro Mode
Use this mode to capture subjects very close to the lens:
Wide Angle: 0.5 ~ 3.3 ft (15 cm ~ 1.0 m)
Telephoto: 1.3 ~ 3.3 ft (40 cm ~ 1.0 m)
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button and the icon appears
on the LCD screen.
3. Capture procedures are the same as for
taking a picture in the normal capture mode.
See page 33.
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1
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• Taking Pictures in Different Scene Shooting Modes
Select a mode that is suitable to your shooting conditions:
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button to show the scene
shooting mode screen.
PROGRAM
3. Press the , , or button to
select the desired setting.
4. Press the button.
5. Capture procedures are the same as for
taking a picture in the normal capture
mode. See page 33.
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SELECT
PROGRAM
SELECT
OK
OK
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Shooting Modes
Display Option Description
Program All settings can be changed in this mode
Video For recording movie clips
Audio REC For recording audio
Q Mode Allows beginners to take pictures easily.
Portrait Blurring the background to focus on the subject
Landscape Used for the wide scenic views
Sunset Enhance the red hue for recording sunset images
Backlight
Smile Capture Used for locating smiles in your pictures (see page 57)
Children Take a still image to capture moving children
Night Scene Shooting the subject while keeping the background night scenery
Fireworks Slow shutter speed to take reworks exploding.
Snow Used for brightly lit beach or snow scenes.
Food Increased color level makes food more appetizing
Building Enhance the edges of the subject
Text Enhance the black & white contrast
Photo Stitch Used for taking panoramic pictures
Blink Detection Used for detecting whether the subjects’ eyes are open
Shooting an image of backlit scene by changing the camera’s
metering
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• Using the Q Mode
The Q mode provides a simplified camera interface. Larger icons and
fewer controls make it easier to take pictures anytime, especially for the
beginners and first time digital camera users.
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Only the following basic settings in the Q mode are available:
Flash: Auto / Red eye / Always on / Slow sync / Off
Button
Menu
NOTE:
• When you rst power on the camera after you purchased it, the camera
will be in Q mode. Follow the operation guides on page 17 or 36 to set the
camera to other capture modes.
• When you power on the camera after resetting to default settings, the camera
will be in Q mode. Follow the operation guides on page 30 to reset to default
settings.
Macro: Off / On
SET/ DISP: OSD On / Guide Line / OSD Off
Resolution: 8M / 3:2 / 16:9 / 6M / 4M / 2M / VGA
Drive Mode: Off / 2 sec. / 10 sec. / Double / Burst
Stabilizer: Off / On
Face Tracking: Off / On
Photo Frame: Off / On
Beep: Off / On
Auto Review: Off / 1sec. / 3 sec. / 5 sec.
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• Setting Flash Mode
Flash Range:
For Normal Picture Taking:
Wide Angle: 2.6 ft ~ 8.0 ft ( 0.8 m ~ 2.5 m )
Telephoto: 2.6 ft ~ 5.0 ft ( 0.8 m ~ 1.5 m )
For Macro Picture Taking:
Wide Angle: 0.5 ft~ 3.3 ft (0.15 m ~ 1.0 m)
Telephoto: 1.3 ft ~ 3.3 ft (0.4 m ~ 1.0 m)
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button to cycle through the flash settings and select the
one you need. The icon (according to the flash setting you selected)
will appear on the LCD screen.
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Flash
The camera has five flash modes (default setting is Auto Flash). Use
the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy
shadows or you see the shake warning.
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Display Option Description
A
Auto
Red-eye
Reduction
Always On
Slow Sync
S
Off
The ash res automatically as needed. Use this
setting to take most pictures.
The ash res a few times before taking your picture
to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
The ash res for every picture. Use this setting in
high-contrast situations to provide ll-light. Use it
indoors in low light or you see the shake warning.
The ash res regardless of the surrounding
brightness. In low light conditions, slow shutter
speed provides better lighting of the background that
is out of range of the ash.
The ash does not re. Use this setting for outdoor
pictures or where ash is prohibited or may be
distracting. Also use when shooting toward a
reective surface, such as a window or mirror. If you
do not have enough light when using this setting,
your pictures will be too dark.
NOTE:
• Flash modes are only available for still image shooting.
• Never touch or block the ash with your ngers.
• The ash charging time may increase when the battery is low.
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• Setting ASM Mode
Your camera is designed with a manual setting feature which allows you
to take pictures with aperture, shutter or manual exposure priority mode
according to different capture requirements.
1. Set the camera to (Program) mode.
2. Press the ASM button to select the ASM
mode.
3. To exit the ASM Mode, press the
button to show the scene shooting mode
screen.
4. Press the , , or button to
select (Program).
5. Press the button.
NOTE:
ASM Mode can be used in all scene shooting modes.
•
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SELECT
ASM Mode
PROGRAM
OK
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Using the Aperture Priority
Using the aperture-priority mode, you select an aperture and the camera
chooses an appropriate shutter speed to match the brightness. The main
purpose of using aperture-priority mode is to control the Depth of Field.
A higher aperture value brings the background in focus. Selecting a lower
aperture value allows you to soften the background.
Using the Shutter Priority
Using the shutter-priority mode, you select a shutter speed and the
camera chooses an appropriate aperture value to match the brightness.
The main purpose of using the shutter-priority mode is to have a faster
shutter speed to freeze the action of fast-moving subjects or to have a
slower shutter speed to blur moving subjects in order to create a sense
of motion. Faster shutter speeds allow you to take a sharp picture of a
moving subject while slower speeds create a trail effect and allow you to
shoot without a flash in dark areas.
Using the Manual Exposure
Using the manual exposure mode, you can set both aperture and shutter
speed, and, therefore, you have complete control over the exposure
system, including exposure compensation.
Press the shutter button halfway, the difference between the standard
exposure and the selected exposure appears in red.
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• Setting Self-timer
Your camera is designed with a self timer
function which will allow you to take pictures
with a countdown of 2 or 10 seconds.
1. Press the button to set the camera to
Still Image mode.
2. Press the button to enter menu bar.
3. Press the or button to choose
(Drive Mode).
4. Press the and buttons to scroll up
and down through menu options.
5. Press the button.
Display Option Description
Off Single shot Record a single image
2-SEC Take a picture after a count down of 2 seconds
2
10
10-SEC Take a picture after a count down of 10 seconds
Double
Burst
Take two pictures in a shot after a count down of 10
seconds
Press and hold the shutter button to take pictures in quick
succession
6. Capture procedures are the same as for taking a picture in the normal
capture mode. See page 33.
NOTE:
• This feature is only available in Still Image mode.
• Place the camera on a at surface or use a tripod when using the self-timer
function.
Off
2 sec
10 sec
Double
Burst
Drive Mode
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• Taking Continuous Pictures
Continuous pictures mode allows you to take pictures continuously until
release the shutter button.
1. Follow the selection steps 1~4 on page 43.
2. Select and press the button.
3. Capture procedures are the same as for taking a picture in the normal
capture mode. See page 33.
NOTE:
The flash is automatically disabled in the (Continuous) mode.
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• Zoom Feature
There are two types of zoom in this camera: optical zoom and digital
zoom. Optical zoom alters the focal distance, and its factor range is 1X to
3X. Digital zoom is activated after you reach the maximum optical zoom
(3X). It enlarges the part of the image at the centre of the image screen.
Digital zoom factor range is 1X to 4X. These zoom features let you zoom
in the central area of an image and photograph only the enlarged portion
of the picture.
NOTE:
• Using the digital zoom may cause a decrease in image quality.
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Turn Digital Zoom On/Off
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button.
3. Press or button to select ICON
Off
On
Digital Zoom
(Digital Zoom).
4. Press or button to select the desired setting.
5. Press the button.
To Zoom In and Out
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the to zoom in the subject, or press the button to return
to original zoom status. While you press the or buttons, a
red square will show on the zoom status bar as illustrated. The white
square in the bar indicates the zoom status. “T” stands for “Tele”
and “W” stands for “Wide”. Keep the button pressed, and the
camera switches from optical zoom to digital zoom when it reaches
the maximum optical zoom.
3. Now you can takes pictures and review them under the zoom setting
you just made. The zoom setting will remain after pictures are taken.
If you want to take a normal size picture, please use the button.
x3.0
Digital Zoom
Red Square
1
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Digital zoom
status
Zoom W Button
(Thumbnail)
Zoom T Button
(Digital zoom)
Optical Zoom
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• Setting the Image Size and Quality
Picture resolution refers to the number of pixels in a digital picture. Picture
quality depends on the JPEG file compression that the camera applies
when the picture is taken. Higher resolution and less compression make
better quality which occupies more memory space. Smaller size pictures
with normal quality are easier to email while larger size with fine quality
are better for printing.
Resolution setting
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
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2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select
(Resolution).
4. Press the and button to select the
desired setting.
5. Press the button.
Quality setting
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select (Quality).
4. Press the and button to select the
desired setting.
5. Press the button.
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16:9
6M
4M
Resolution
Super Fine
Fine
Normal
Quality
ISO
WB
ISO
WB
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• Setting Light Metering
Use the light metering setting to ensure that the proper amount of light
enters into the camera lens.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select
(Metering).
4. Press the and button to select the
desired setting.
5. Press the button.
Option Description
Light is measured from the entire shooting screen, but gives more importance
to the values near the center.
Selects an exposure based on readings from multiple points in the subject area.
Selects an exposure based on a single reading taken from the center of your
picture.
NOTE:
This setting is also available in (Video) mode.
Center
Multi
Spot
Metering
ISO
WB
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• Setting White Balance
Selecting the right type of white balance can help to make the color of a
subject appear more natural under the type of lighting that is available.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select WB (White
Balance).
4. Press the and button to select the
desired setting.
5. Press the button.
Option Description
AUTO
NOTE:
This setting is also available in (Video) mode.
Automatic adjustment. Use this for most picture taking scenes.
Outdoor daylight
Cloudy
Indoors, illuminated by incandescent light bulbs
Adjusts for uorescent lighting. Corrects the green hue of uorescent
lighting. Ideal for indoor photos under uorescent lighting without a ash
For more accurate adjustment or when the light source cannot be
specied
Auto
Daylight
Cloudy
Tungsten
Fluor_H
White Balance
WB
ISO
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• Setting the ISO
This function enables you to change the camera’s sensitivity to light by
selecting the different ISO values. ISO is a measure of how quickly your
camera reacts to light. The higher the ISO value, the less light the camera
needs to make an exposure, allowing the same exposure to be achieved
with higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures. In a digital camera, higher
ISO value allows higher shutter speed, at the expense of mottled or grain
appearing in the final picture.
Auto
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button.
50
100
200
400
3. Press the or button to select “ISO”.
4. Press the and button to select the desired setting.
5. Press the button.
AUTO
ISO
ISO
WB
AUTO The camera’s sensitivity is automatically changed by
different lighting value or subject brightness.
50/100/200/400 In the same lighting condition, the higher the ISO
/800/1600 value is, the faster the shutter speed will be.
NOTE:
• Higher ISO speeds increase the image noise. To get better images, use as low
as an ISO speed as possible.
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• Setting Exposure Compensation
You can adjust the exposure compensation value (EV) within the range
of -2EV to +2EV in order to compensate for current lighting conditions.
This setting can be used to obtain better result when shooting with
backlighting, indirect indoor lighting, a dark background, and so on.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select
“Exposure”.
4. Press the and button to select the
desired setting.
5. Press the button.
NOTE:
• A higher EV value is better used for light-colored and backlit subjects. A lower
EV value is better for dark-colored and shooting outdoors on a clear day.
• When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not be able
to obtain satisfactory results even if performing exposure compensation.
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0EV
Exposure
ISO
WB
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• Setting the AEB
Use the auto exposure bracketing (AEB) to shoot 3 continuous images,
each with a different exposure setting: correctly exposed, underexposed
and overexposed.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select (AEB).
Off
On
AEB
4. Press the and button to select the
desired setting.
5. Press the button.
• Setting the Highlight
This function makes the background slightly out of focus and makes the
subject standout from the surroundings.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select
(Highlight).
4. Press the and button to select the
desired setting.
5. Press the button.
Off
Highlight
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• Setting the Sharpness
Use the sharpness setting to highlight or blend the edges of subjects in
pictures.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select
(Sharpness).
4. Press the and button to select the
desired setting.
5. Press the button.
Option Description
Increases contrast on the edge of the picture. But noise may
occur in the recording image.
The edges of the image are sharp. This is suitable for printing.
Soften the edge of the picture, creating a “soft focus” effect.
Hard
Normal
Soft
Sharpness
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• Setting the Photo Effect
This setting allows control over the color tones and moods of a picture.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
Off
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select
B&W
Sepia
Negative
Red
Effect
(Effect).
4. Press the and button to select the desired setting.
5. Press the button.
Option Description
Off No effect is added to the image
B&W Convert image to black & white
Sepia Recorded image will be stored in a sepia tone
Negative Opposite what was in the original image
Mosaic Add mosaic tiles to the images
Red The images becomes reddish
Green The images becomes greenish
Blue The images becomes bluish
NOTE:
• This setting is available in Still Image and Playback modes.
• The mosaic effect only can be set in Playback mode.
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• Setting the Date Stamp On/Off
Date and time can be displayed on the picture by performing the following
steps:
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button.
3. Press or button to select (Date
Stamp).
4. Press and button to select the
desired setting.
Option Description
Off Do not add the recorded date & time to printed images
Date Only add the recorded date to printed images
Date & Time Add the recorded date & time to printed images
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Off
Date
Date & Time
Date Stamp
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• Setting the Camera Stabilizer Feature
With more sensitivity and faster shutter speeds to brighten up your
pictures, this feature helps prevent blurry images caused by hand, camera
shake or subject movement.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button.
3. Press or button to select
(Stabilizer).
4. Press and button to select the
desired setting.
Off
On
Stabilizer
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• Setting Face Tracking
When this feature is on, the camera uses auto digital zoom technology to
retract and extract the zoom lens to lock the main subject in the picture
and follow their movements.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button.
Off
3. Press or button to select (Face
Tracking).
4. Press and button to select the
desired setting.
NOTE:
• The camera uses the single AF window to automatically set the focus. When
the shutter button is pressed halfway, the camera starts focusing until it
“locks” onto your subject. When in focus, the focus frame will turn green. If
your subject is not in focus, the focus frame will turn red. Release the shutter
button and press the shutter button halfway down again until it turns green.
Press the shutter button all the way down to take you picture.
• Face tracking is powered by Arcsoft.
• In some photographic scenes, the face tracking function may not be
available.
On
Face Tracking
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• Setting Smile Capture
This Feature is based on “Face Tracking”. When you use smile capture,
the face tracking feature will automatically turn on.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button to show the scene
shooting mode screen.
3. Press the , , or button to
select (Smile Capture).
Smile Capture
4. Press the button.
5. Frame your subject using the LCD
screen.
6. The Camera auto detects faces that are
close to the center of the screen and
displays the AF frames (up to 5 frames).
7. Fully press the shutter button to start the
smile capture feature.
SELECT
OK
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8. The camera will search for smiles on
faces and main AF frames will turn green
when detected.
9. When all detected faces smile, the
camera will take the pictures without
you having to press the shutter button
again.
NOTE:
• There is a 15 second time-out to detect the smiles. If no smile is detected
after 15 seconds, the camera will not take photos. Should this happen, you
must press the shutter button and press it again to capture smiles in your
image.
• In Smile Capture mode, it will take 6 continuous shots.
The following functions are not available in Smile Capture mode:
•
• Drive Mode
• Photo Effect: Negative, Blue, Green
• Highlight
• Photo frame
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• Setting Photo Stitch
Use Photo Stitch to make your panoramic pictures or combine different
scenes into one picture.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button to show the scene shooting
mode screen.
3. Press the , , or button to select
(Photo Stitch).
4. Press the button.
5. Press the shutter button to take the first
picture.
6. Press the button to delete the first picture
or press the shutter button again to take the
second picture.
7. Repeat step 6.
8. Press the button to exit.
NOTE:
• In Photo Stitch mode, x resolution is 2M.
Keep one-way shooting direction, from left to right
•
horizontally.
• The sequence may contain max. 3 images.
• Use non-transparent image as the alignment.
PROGRAM
SELECT
Photo Stitch
SELECT
2M
:Cancel
:Cancel :Finish
OK
OK
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• Setting Blink Detection
NO MORE CLOSED EYES IN YOUR PICTURES.
This feature allows the camera to detect when the subjects’ eyes are
open. The camera will only take the pictures when the subjects’ eyes are
open.
SELECT
PROGRAM
OK
Blink Detection
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button to show the scene shooting
mode screen.
3. Press the , , or button to select
(Blink Detection).
4. Press the button.
5. Camera detects the subject’s eyes. If blink
detected, red rectangles will show around
SELECT
the eyes.
6. Press the shutter button to take photos.
NOTE:
• The following functions are not available in Blink Detection mode:
• Drive Mode
• AEB
OK
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• Setting Photo Frame
You can add 10 kinds of frames to still images, making them more
interesting.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button.
3. Press or button to select (Photo
Frame).
4. Press and button to select the
desired setting.
Option Description
Off Taking pictures without Photo Frame
Frame 1 Little Animals
Frame 2 Pirate
Frame 3 Little Flower
Frame 4 My Baby
Frame 5 Christmas
Frame 6 OSCAR
Frame 7 Benthal Castle
Frame 8 Calendar
Frame 9 Surng
Frame 10 Sleeping Baby
NOTE:
• This feature only available with still images (except 3:2 and 16:9).
Off
Photo Frame
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4 Recording Video Clips
• Recording Video Clips
Use the Video mode to record video clips with audio. The Power / Auto
Focus LED button blinks and the remaining time that can be recorded will
decrease in seconds while recording.
1. Set the camera to Video mode . (See page 17)
NOTE:
The icon will appear on the LCD screen,
indicating the Video mode is activated.
2. Frame your subject using the LCD screen.
3. Press the Shutter button to start recording.
4. Press the Shutter button again to stop
recording, or recording stops when the
current memory is full.
5. Press the or button to zoom in or out
the subject.
NOTE:
• Digital zoom feature is not available in (Video) mode.
• Sound cannot be recorded while pressing the zoom button.
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• Setting the Video Size
1. Set the camera to (Video mode).
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select
(MOVIE SIZE).
4. Press the button.
5. Press the and button to
select the desired setting.
6. Press the button.
NOTE:
is suitable for viewing on TV.
16:9
is the default value, suitable for viewing on TV.
is suitable for viewing on PC.
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16:9
640
320
Movie Size
Movie Size
WB
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5 Recording Audio Clips
• Recording a Audio Clip
1. Set the camera to (Audio mode). (See page 17)
2. Press the Shutter button completely down to start recording.
3. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording or recording stops
when the current memory is full.
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The voices are recorded from the microphone of the camera. Be careful to
•
avoid touching the microphone while recording.
• The camera will stop recording automatically when the memory capacity has
been reached.
REC
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• Recording a Voice Memo for the Desired Image
1. Set the camera to the Playback mode.
2. Press the or button to select the desired
image where you want to add a voice memo.
3. Press the button.
4. Press the or button to select “Voice
Memo”.
5. Press button.
6. Press the button to start recording.
7. Press the button again to stop recording.
NOTE:
The voice memo cannot be added to a video clip or a protected image.
•
• You can only delete the voice memo by deleting the image.
• A voice memo may not exceed 30 seconds.
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Start
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6 Managing Pictures and Video Clips
NOTE:
The camera automatically saves the image as a new le after rotating, resizing
and adding a voice memo to it. Make sure there is sufcient memory before
editing an image.
• Reviewing Pictures
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
2. Use the and buttons to view the pictures
taken.
• Magnifying & Trimming the Displayed Picture
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
2. Use the and buttons to select a picture.
3. Press to magnify the select picture.
4. Press the
move around the magnified picture.
5. Press the button to view the picture in
the original size.
6. Press the button to set the image
trimming.
7. Press the
selected image and save it as a new one.
, , or button to
button again to trim the
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• Rotating the Displayed Picture
The currently displayed picture can be rotated for a better review angle
on the LCD screen.
1. Set the camera to PLAYBACK mode.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select (ROTATE).
4. Press the button.
5. Press the or button to select “Rotate” to rotate the image
and select “Save” to save the rotated image.
6. Select “ ” to return without rotating.
Rotate
Save
Select
Rotate
OK
Rotate
Select
NOTE:
• The rotated image will be saved and the original le will be deleted.
OK
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• Setting the Photo Edit
1. Set the camera to PLAYBACK mode.
Photo Edit
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select
(Photo Edit).
4. Press the button.
Select
Photo Edit
5. Press the or button to select the
desired setting.
6. Press the button.
Option Icon Description
Red Eye Removal Remove subject’s red eyes from the images
Dynamic Lighting Enhance the color and contrast automatically
B&W ---- Convert image to black & white
Sepia ---- Recorded image will be stored in a sepia tone
Negative ---- Opposite what was in the original image
Mosaic ---- Add mosaic tiles to the images
Red
Green ---- The images becomes greenish
Blue ---- The images becomes bluish
----
NOTE:
• The edited image will be saved as a new le and the original le will be
replaced by the new one.
The images becomes reddish
B&W
Sepia
Nagative
Select
OK
OK
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• Changing the Image Size
Resizing a large size image to a smaller one helps to share with families
and friends.
1. Set the camera to PLAYBACK mode.
Select
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VGA
Select
Resize
OK
Resize
OK
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select
(RESIZE).
4. Press the button.
5. Press the or button to select the
desired setting.
6. Press the button.
NOTE:
• The resized image will be saved as a new le name.
• Only a large size image can be resized to a smaller one.
Need help with your digital camera?
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• Reviewing Pictures and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail
You can view up to 9 picture and video clip files at a time on the LCD
screen by using the thumbnail function.
1. Set the camera to the Playback mode.
2. Press the button and up to 9 thumbnail
files appear on the LCD screen.
3. Press the , , or button to
Full screen
select a thumbnail file.
4. Press the or button to view the file
in full screen.
• Running a Slide Show on the LCD screen
The slide show function lets you view all the pictures and video clip files
stored in the current memory in sequence on the LCD screen.
1. Set the camera to the
2. Press the button.
Playback mode.
Slide Show
3. Press the or button to select
“SLIDE SHOW”.
4. Press the button.
Select
OK
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Setting Slide Show Interval Time
Select
Start
Slide Show
3 sec
Yes
5. ICON is the current selection.
6. Press the or button to select the interval
period for each file to display.
Setting Slide Show Effect
7. Press the button to select ICON.
8. Press the
or to select the animation effect for each file to
display.
Setting Repeat On/Off
9. Press the button to select ICON.
10. Press the
or to select the desired setting.
Running a Slide Show
11. Press the button to start a slide show.
12. Pressing the button pauses the slide show.
13. Pressing the stops the slide show.
The slide show will keep running as long as there is power supply.
NOTE:
This function is not available for the video clips and voice recording.
OK
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• Playing a Video Clip on LCD Screen
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
2. Press the and buttons to select the desired video clip.
3. Press the button to start playing the video clip.
4. Press the button again to pause.
5. Press the or button to stop the video clip.
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• Playing Audio Clips
1. Set the camera to the Playback mode.
2. Press the and buttons to select the desired audio clip.
3. Press the button to start playing the audio clip.
4. Press the button again to pause.
5. Press the or button to stop playing.
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• Playing a Voice Memo
1. Set the camera to the Playback mode.
2. Press the and buttons to select the desired image that has the
voice memo recorded.
3. Press the button to start playing the voice memo.
4. Press the button again to pause.
5. Press the or button to stop the video clip.
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• Protecting/Unprotecting Pictures, Video and Audio Clips
1. Set the camera to the Playback mode.
Single
Lock all
Unlock all
Select
Protect
OK
2. Press button.
3. Press the or button to select “PROTECT”.
4. Press the button.
5. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
6. Press the button.
SINGLE Protect the selected picture, video or audio clip.
LOCK ALL Protect all of the pictures, video and audio clips in the
current memory.
UNLOCK ALL Remove protection from all protected pictures, video and
audio clips in the current memory.
Protect Single Picture, Video or Audio Clip
5. Press the or button to select the picture,
video or audio clip you want to protect.
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Protect All pictures, Video and Audio Clips
5. Press the button.
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5. Press the button.
6. Press the button.
NOTE:
The icon appears on the LCD screen when you review the protected les.
•
• Protected les cannot be deleted. Remove protection before deleting.
• Formatting the internal memory or a SD card deletes all les, including the
protected les.
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• Deleting Pictures, Video and Audio Clips
1. Set the camera to the Playback mode.
Delete
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select (DELETE).
4. Press the and button to select the
desired setting.
Select
5. Press the button.
Deleting a Single Picture, Video or Audio Clip
Delete
6. Press the or button to select the picture,
video or audio clip you want to delete.
7. Press the button.
NOTE:
You can also press the button to delete a single le.
Single
All
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Deleting All Pictures, Video and Audio Clips
6. Press the button.
Delete?
Yes
SINGLE Delete a selected unprotected option.
ALL Delete all the unprotected files in the current memory.
NOTE:
• Protected les cannot be deleted. Remove protection before deleting.
• All deleted pictures and video clips cannot be recovered.
OK
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• Viewing Pictures and Video Clips on a TV
To set the video output system:
The video output signal (NTSC or PAL) can be switched to accommodate
different signal systems. For example, NTSC for U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan,
Japan, etc. and PAL for Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), etc.
You can change the video output system according to the following
steps:
1. Access the setup menu.
2. Press the or button to select (TV
Out).
3. Press the or button.
4. Press the or button to select the
desired setting.
5. Press the button.
6. Press the button to exit the menu.
Need help with your digital camera?
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Setup Menu 2/3
File No. Series
TV Out NTSC
USB Computer
Start-up Image
Format No
Select
Setup Menu 2/3
File No.
TV Out
USB
Start-up Image
Format
Select
EXIT
NTSC
PAL
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7 Print Settings
Printing Procedures
1. Preparing the camera and the printer.
Camera Be sure battery level is full before printing.
Printer Refer to the user guide that comes with your
Turn on the camera and the printer.
2. Connecting the camera to the printer
Refer to "Camera / Printer Connection" on page 80 for details.
3. Select print settings
Use the camera's function and navigation buttons to select the print
settings. Refer to page 81 for details.
4. Printing
Press the button to start printing.
printer and make preparations (paper, ink cassette,
cartridge, etc.) as required.
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Cancelling Printing
Press the button to cancel printing the
print job. The printer will stop printing and eject
CANCELLING?
the paper.
Printing Errors
If for some reason an error occurs during or
before printing, press button to exit and
reconfigure printing settings.
NOTE:
• Please refer to the printer’s user guide for the solutions. Printing may resume
once the problem is solved.
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Camera / Printer Connection
Connecting with the USB Cable.
USB port
To Printer
1. Plug the labeled end of the USB cable into the socket marked
on your printer. Location of USB socket will vary from printer to
printer.
2. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on your
camera.
3. Press the or to select “Printer”.
Pictbridge Menu 1/2
Print Standard
USB
Computer
Printer
CONNECTING......
NOTE:
• “CONNECTING” displays on the LCD screen, indicating a proper connection to
the printer.
• You can also connect the Polaroid PoGo™ Instant Mobile Printer to this
camera using the USB cable. Follow the simple steps on your camera display
to print your pictures.
Image Single
Quality Auto
Layout Auto
Paper Size Auto
Select
SELECT
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Selecting Print images
1. Access the PictBridge menu.
2. Press the or button to
select the desired setting.
3. Press the button.
The following options are available.
Setup Menu 1/2
Print
Image
Quality
Layout
Paper Size
Select
SINGLE
ALL
OK
SINGLE Print the selected image in the camera’s internal
memory or a memory card according to specified
settings.
ALL Print all images in the camera’s internal memory
or a memory card according to the specified
settings.
NOTE:
• Print settings are congured for images only. Make sure there are no video clips
or other le besides images in the memory before printing,
• Not all printers will support all these print options. Please refer to the printer
user guide for options available.
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If you choose single image, press the or button to select a desired
image, and press the or button to set the number of copies.
Select
PictBridge Menu
30
OK
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The value for number of copies is : 1 to 30.
Selecting Print Quality
1. Access the PictBridge menu.
2. Press the or button to select the
desired setting.
3. Press the button.
The following quality settings are available:
Pictbridge Menu 1/2
Print
Image
Quality
Layout
Paper Size
Select
AUTO, FINE, NORMAL, DRAFT
AUTO Print settings differ according to the printer model.
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Normal
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Selecting Print Layout
1. Access the PictBridge menu.
2. Press the or button to select the
desired setting.
Pictbridge Menu 1/2
3. Press the button.
The following layout settings are available:
AUTO, 1,2,3,4...250, FULL
AUTO Print settings differ according to the printer model.
Full Print a full-size picture on the selected paper.
1,2...250 Specify the number of printed images on a page.
Selecting Paper Size
1. Access the PictBridge menu.
2. Press the or button to select the desired setting.
3. Press the button.
Pictbridge Menu 1/2
The following paper size are available:
AUTO, Postcard, L, 2L, Card Size, 100X150mm,
4”X6”, 8”X10”, Letter, 11”X17”, A0~A9, B0~B9,
Roll(L), Roll(2L), Roll (4”), Roll (A4)
AUTO Print settings differ according to the printer model.
Print
Image
Quality
Layout
Paper Size
Select
Print
Image
Quality
Layout
Paper Size
Select
Auto
Full
1
2
4
OK
Auto
Postcard
L
2L
4” x 6”
OK
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Selecting Paper Type
1. Access the PictBridge menu.
2. Press the or button to select the
desired setting.
3. Press the button.
Pictbridge Menu 2/2
Paper Type Auto
Date Plain
File No Photo
Reset Fast Photo
Select
The following paper type are available:
AUTO, PHOTO, PLAIN, F PHOTO
AUTO Print settings differ according to the printer model.
Setting the Date Stamp On / Off
1. Access the PictBridge menu.
2. Press the or button to select the
desired setting.
3. Press the button.
Pictbridge Menu 2/2
Paper Type Auto
Date Off
File No On
Reset
Select
AUTO Print settings differ according to the printer model.
ON Add the date stamp to the printed image.
OFF Print without the date stamp.
Pictbridge Menu 2/2
Setting the File Name On / Off
1. Access the PictBridge menu.
2. Press the or button to select the
desired setting.
3 Press the button.
Paper Type Auto
Date Off
File No On
Reset
Select
AUTO Print settings differ according to the printer model.
ON Add the file name to the printed image.
OFF Print without the file name.
OK
OK
OK
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• Resetting to Default Settings
NOTE:
Choosing the “RESET” setting in PictBridge menu returns all print settings to the
default value. More details, refer to “Resetting to Default Setting” on page 30.
Selecting Print format
1. Access the PictBridge menu.
2. Press the or button to select the
desired setting.
3. Press the button.
Pictbridge Menu 1/2
Print
Image
Quality
Layout
Paper Size
Select
STANDARD Print settings differ according to the printer model.
INDEX Print pictures as a thumbnail image.
DPOF Print settings by DPOF format.
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Standard
Index
Dpof
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• About DPOF
DPOF stands for “Digital Print Order Format”, which is a format for
recording on a memory card or other medium which digital camera images
should be printed and how many copies of the image should be printed.
Then you can print on a DPOF-compatible printer or at a professional
print service from the memory card in accordance with the file name and
number of copies settings recorded on the card.
With this camera, you should always select images by viewing them on
the LCD screen. Do not specify images by file name without viewing the
file contents.
IMPORTANT!
DPOF print settings can be congured for images on a memory card only, not for
images in the camera’s built-in memory.
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Setting the DPOF:
1. Insert an SD card into the camera.
DPOF
2. Turn on the camera.
3. Set the camera to the Playback mode.
4. Press the button.
5. Press the or button to select DPOF.
Select
OK
DPOF
6. Press the or button to select the
desired setting.
Single
All
Reset
Select
OK
SINGLE The selected picture in a memory card will be printed out up to
30 copies.
ALL All pictures in a memory card will be printed out up to 30 copies
for each picture.
RESET Returns to the normal playback mode.
6. Press the button.
7. Press the or button to select the picture you
want to print out.
8. Press the or button to select the
number of print copies.
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9. Press the button to set the Date Stamp on/off.
10. Press the button to complete the setting.
11. Power off the camera.
12. Remove the memory card from the camera and insert it into the
printer’s card slot (as illustrated). Location of the card slot may vary
from printer to printer model.
NOTE:
Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or removing a memory card.
13. Press the Print button on the printer to start printing.
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8 Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card
• Using the SD Card
Your camera comes with built-in flash memory for storing pictures and
video clips. You can expand the memory using a Polaroid SD card (not
included - up to 8GB). The camera senses whether a memory card is
inserted, and automatically saves pictures and video clips accordingly.
Note that you cannot save pictures or video clips to the built-in flash
memory while a memory card is installed in the camera.
Memory card precautions:
1. Use only a SD memory card with this camera.
2. Electrostatic charge, electrical noise, and other phenomena can cause
data corruption or even loss. Always make sure that you always back
up important data on other media (MO disc, computer hard drive,
etc.).
3. If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can restore normal
operation by formatting it. However, we recommend that you always
take along with more than one memory card whenever using the
camera far away from your home or office.
4. We recommend that you format a memory card when using it for the
first time, or whenever the card you are using seems to be the cause
of abnormal pictures. Remember to format a memory card if it was
used in another digital camera or other devices.
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IMPORTANT!
• Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or removing a memory
card.
• Be sure to orient the card correctly when inserting it. Never try to force a
memory card into the slot when you feel resistance.
• SD memory cards have a write protection switch that you can use to protect
les from accidental deletion. However, you must remove the write protection
whenever you want to record new les onto it, format it, or delete its les.
• Files contained in the SD card recorded by other cameras may conict with the
i836 camera, and valuable data in your existing SD card may be distorted or
lost when the card is inserted in the i836 camera. We strongly recommend the
user to use a NEW or formatted Polaroid SD card (not included) for the i836
camera. The manufacturer is not liable for losing or corrupting any valuable
data or les in your SD card due to improper operation.
Inserting a SD card
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Open the Battery/SD card door by pushing it outwards as illustrated.
3. Insert the SD card and ensure the card is inserted the correct position
as illustrated.
4. Close the Battery/SD card door by pressing it downwards and then
slide it back to lock.
1 2 3
a
b
The icon will appear on the LCD screen when a SD card is inserted into
the camera.
a
b
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Removing the SD card
To remove the SD card, turn off your camera and open the Battery/SD
card door. Gently push the SD card inwards and then release it. The SD
card will eject out of the SD card slot.
1 2
a
b
IMPORTANT!
• Never insert any other object into the camera’s SD card slot. Doing so creates
the risk of damage to the camera and card.
• Should water or any foreign objects ever get into the card slot, immediately
turn off the camera, remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter, and
contact your dealer or the nearest service provider.
• Never remove a card from the camera while the camera is powered on. Doing
so can cause the picture or video recording operation to fail, and even damage
the memory card.
Need help with your digital camera?
Call our customer service help number. Look for the insert with this icon:
Or visit www.polaroid.com.
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• Formatting the SD card
Formatting a memory card erases all data stored on it, including the
protected ones. Removing the SD card during formatting may damage
the card.
1. Insert an SD card into the camera.
2. Turn on the camera.
3. Access the setup menu.
4. Press the or button to select (Format).
Setup Menu 2/3
File No. Series
TV Out NTSC
USB Computer
Start-up Image
Format No
Select
Exit
5. Press the button.
6. Press the or button to select the
desired option.
7. Press the button.
Setup Menu 2/3
File No. Yes
TV Out No
USB
Start-up Image
Format
Select
OK
IMPORTANT!
• SD cards formatted in another camera, computer or other devices may not
work properly. It is recommended to format SD cards with your i836 camera.
• Note that data deleted by formatting operation cannot be recovered. Make
sure you do not have any useful data currently stored on a memory card before
you format it.
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• Copying Pictures, Video and Audio Clips to Memory Card
This setting allows you to copy pictures, video and audio clips stored in
the internal memory to a memory card.
1. Insert an SD card into the camera.
2. Turn on the camera.
3. Set the camera to the Playback mode.
4. Press the button.
5. Press the or button to select ICON
(Copy To Card).
6. Press the or button to select the
desired setting.
7. Press the button.
SINGLE Copy a selected image or video clip.
ALL Copy all the files in the current memory.
Copy Single File
8. Press the or button to select a picture, video
or audio file.
9. Press the button.
Copy All Files
8. Press the button.
NOTE:
With a memory card inserted into the camera, the card memory has a higher
priority over the internal memory. The selected picture or video clip can be only
copied from internal memory to the memory card.
Single
All
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Copy to Card
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9 Installing the Software onto a Computer
• Installing the Software
For Windows® Users:
IMPORTANT!
• Please backup all the necessary data before any driver and software
installation.
• The CD-ROM is tested and recommended to use under English Windows
OS.
• Please restart the computer after installing the software.
• If you don’t know how to perform the software installation, please read the
“ReadMe” le in the CD rst.
IMPORTANT! (For Windows® 98SE)
Windows® 98SE needs to install your digital camera Driver for Mass Storage
function. After the installation, please restart the Windows before connecting
the camera to the PC.
IMPORTANT! (For Windows® Me, 2000, XP & Vista)
Directly plug-in the camera to transfer and play the pictures and video clips.
No need to install the driver.
IMPORTANT!
To experience higher performance in graphics and sound when you’re watching
video clips on your PC, it is recommended to install the DirectX ver. 9.0 or above.
It can be downloaded from It can be downloaded from http://www.microsoft.
com
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1. Before you begin, close all other
software applications open on
your computer.
2. Insert the CD supplied into the
computer CD-ROM Drive.
3. The CD User Interface Screen
will automatically launch.
4. With the mouse, click on each
software interface button in
turn and follow the on screen
instructions.
NOTE:
If the setup screen does not appear
after loading the CD, then you can
manually start it by double clicking
the “My Computer” icon on your
desktop, then double clicking the icon
for the CD-ROM drive. When the CDROM window opens, double click the
“INSTALL-E.EXE” icon.
Open & Close
For Macintosh Users:
1. Before you begin, close all other software applications open on your
computer.
2. Insert the CD supplied into the computer CD-ROM Drive.
3. Double click the CD-ROM icon “Polaroid”.
4. Install the software included.
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• Software Included with Your Camera
The i836 software CD contains the following software:
Polaroid Digital Camera Driver
Driver is for Windows 98se Users only, Windows 98se needs to install this
digital camera Driver for camera’s mass storage function
ArcSoft MediaImpression™:
Manages your media for you, and gives you tons of fun and exciting ways to
create and share projects featuring your photo, video, and music files. Edit,
enhance and add creative effects to your photos. Create your own movies
or photo slide shows, complete with soundtrack. Upload your files easily to
YouTube™! Or share them through simple email attachments or popular photo
printing.
ArcSoft Print Creations®:
A family of fun and easy print-project software that brings out the creativity
in you. Print Creations brings together ArcSoft’s latest printing applications
into one great user experience. Starting from the Print Creations Launch
Pad, you can access any of ArcSoft’s great new printing applications
including: Greeting Card, Photo Calendar, Album Page and more. Projects
can be printed at home or saved as image files for sharing with family and
friends by email or the web. Each unique print-project software comes
packed with a full set of professionally designed templates and layouts
for all occasions and in all kinds of styles. You can personalize the designs
with your own digital pictures and text.
NOTE:
• Please access http://www.arcsoft.com/ to learn more about ArcSoft software.
• ArcSoft MediaImpression™ & Print Creations® don’t support Windows 98se/Me.
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™ .PDF File Reading Software
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™ lets you view and print Adobe Portable
Document format (PDF) files on all major computer platforms, as well as
fill in and submit Adobe PDF forms online.
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• Computer System Requirements
For acceptable picture transferring and editing performance, we recommend
the following minimum requirements;
For Windows® Users:
• Compatible with Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/2000/XP/ME/Vista
• Pentium® III 1GHz or equivalent processor
• USB Port
• 256MB RAM (512MB recommended)
• DirectX 9.0 or higher
• 500MB or above free disk space HDD space:
• Color monitor with high color (16-bit) graphic capability or higher
• CD-ROM drive
• Standard mouse and keyboard
• Stereo speakers
For Macintosh Users:
• Mac® OS Version 10.3 - 10.5
• PowerMac G3 or higher
• USB Port
• 256MB or above RAM
• 500MB Free disk space
• Color monitor with high color (16-bit) graphic capability or higher
• CD-ROM drive
• Standard mouse and keyboard
• Stereo speakers
PC
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10 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer
• Before Transferring Files
IMPORTANT! - FOR PC USERS
BEFORE YOU CONNECT YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER, MAKE
SURE THAT YOU HAVE INSTALLED THE SOFTWARE FROM THE ENCLOSED
CD. PLEASE REFER TO “9 Installing the Software Onto a Computer”.
If your OS is Windows 98se, You must install the i836 camera driver from the
supplied CD rst.
• Connecting to Your Computer
Connect the camera directly to your computer
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Plug the labelled end of the USB cable into the marked
socket on your computer.
3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the port on your camera.
4. Press the or to select “Computer”.
5. An interface “New Hardware Found” will show on the computer
desktop.
6. A removable disk drive will be installed onto your computer
automatically.
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• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer
NOTE:
The Mass Storage mode is the default setting when the docking is connected
with a TV set or a computer.
For Windows® Users
NOTE:
You can transfer pictures and video clips in any mode.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Connect the camera to a computer via the USB cable.
3. Double click on “My Computer” on your PC desktop and you will see
a “Removable Disk” drive.
4. Double click “Removable Disk” -> double click “DCIM”-> double click
any directory folder under “DCIM”.
5. All the pictures, video and audio clips are in the directory folder.
Highlight the pictures, video and audio clips and drag them to a folder
of your choice. You can also create sub folders to group them or use
the Arcsoft software to edit and manage the pictures, video or audio
clips.
Need help with your digital camera?
Call our customer service help number. Look for the insert with this icon:
Or visit www.polaroid.com.
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For Macintosh Users
NOTE:
For Mac user, directly plug-in the camera, no need to install the driver.
Mac
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Playback mode.
3. Connect the camera to Mac via the USB cable, the systems will
automatically recognize the MASS STORAGE drive. (System will
automatically create a Mass Storage named “DIGITALCAM”).
NOTE:
This Drive name will vary from different version of Mac OS system.
4. Double click the folder “DIGITALCAM” to enter sub-folder “DCIM”.
5. Double click the folder “DCIM” and then any subfolder inside.
6. You can copy the pictures and video clips from this directory folder
and paste to the hard disk.
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