Polaroid I836 User Manual

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
4. Speaker
5. USB/AV port
6. Microphone
7. Lens
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9. Zoom out / Thumbnail button Playback mode button
10. Power / Auto Focus LED
11. Macro / Left button
12. Stop / Down button
13. Delete button
14. Wrist strap holder
15. Zoom in button
16. Menu button
17. 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.
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• Camera Package Contents
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ArcSoft MediaImpression™: (PC/Mac)
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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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6 Sharpness 52
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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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• 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.
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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
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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
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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.
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
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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.
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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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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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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.
Setup Menu 2/3
File No. Yes
TV Out No
USB
Start-up Image
Format
Select
Make sure you do not
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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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