Polaroid IE877 User Manual

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PARTS OF THE CAMERA ............................................................................................................................................................... 4

INITIAL CAMERA SETUP ............................................................................................................................................................... 5

POWERING THE CAMERA ON ...................................................................................................................................................... 6

MAIN CAMERA MODES ............................................................................................................................................................ 10

CAMERA TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................................ 11

CAMERA ACCESSORIES .............................................................................................................................................................. 12

CHANGING CAMERA MODE ....................................................................................................................................................... 15

NAVIGATING THE MENUS .......................................................................................................................................................... 16

CAMERA FEATURES: FLASH, MACRO ............................................................................................................................................ 18

PHOTO CAPTURE MODE ........................................................................................................................................................... 20

VIDEO CAPTURE MODE ............................................................................................................................................................ 26

PLAYBACK MODE .................................................................................................................................................................... 31

MENU OPTIONS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 38

MOBILE DEVICE REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................................. 55

INSTALLING THE SAKAR IZONE APPLICATION ................................................................................................................................... 55

CONNECTING YOUR CAMERA TO YOUR MOBILE DEVICE .................................................................................................................... 56

USING THE SAKAR IZONE APPLICATION ......................................................................................................................................... 57

COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................................................ 81

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE ........................................................................................................................................................ 82

CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER ............................................................................................................................... 83

GETTING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS FROM THE CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER ................................................................................................ 84

GETTING STARTED! .................................................................................................................................................................. 85

TRANSFERRING IMAGES FROM THE CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER MANUALLY .......................................................................................... 85

Thank you for purchasing the Polaroid iE877 iZone Selfiecam with WiFi. Everything you need to take high definition digital videos and photos is included with your pocket sized Optical Zoom Camera/Camcorder. This unique, ultraportable camera design is adapted specifically for this camera and can be used to capture special moments in many different environments.

Polaroid makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible.

Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camera/camcorder.

Note:

 Your digital camera/camcorder supports a Class 4 or higher Micro SD card with a capacity

expansion up to 32GB.

 In order to use your digital camera/camcorder normally, please insert the Micro SD Memory

card before use. Please format the Micro SD Memory Card before first use.

 Micro SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately.  This camera/camcorder is a plug and play device. You can download the pictures and videos

without the software by directly accessing the camera’s memory card from your computer. We

would however recommend that you install the Polaroid Instant Memories software to enjoy the full Polaroid experience.

1. Wi-Fi Digital Camera/Camcorder

2. USB Cable

3. Polaroid Instant Memories Installation CD

4. Wrist Strap

5. AC Charger

6. Built-in Lithium Battery (not shown)

Note: Micro SD Memory Card not included.

1. Flash

10. Wi-Fi / Menu Button

2. Microphone

11. Wi-Fi LED Indicator

3. Optical Lens

12. LCD Screen

4. Wrist Strap Connector

13. Shutter / OK Button

5. Speaker

14. Tripod Connector

6. Zoom In / Up Button

15. Micro USB Interface

7. Zoom Out / Down Button

16. Reset Button

8. Busy / Charge Indicator

17. Micro SD Memory Card Slot

9. Power On / Off – Mode Button

To Charge the Battery:

1. Power off the camera.

2. Connect the camera using the supplied Micro USB cable to the computer’s USB port or to the AC Adapter (which is then connected to a standard wall socket).

3. Allow the battery to charge for at least 3 hours before using the first time.

4. The charge light (blue) turns off when the battery is fully charged.

 Micro SD Memory card (up to

32GB) needed for normal use.

 Important: You must use a Class 4

or higher SD Card only.

1) Charging the Battery To charge your battery, first connect the Micro USB Cable to your camera. Then follow one of the steps below: A) Charging Using Your Computer:

Charge the battery using the Micro USB connection cable (included) and your computer:

- Connect one end of the USB cable into the USB port on your camera.  Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your computer.

B) Charging Using the AC Adapter:

Charge the battery using the USB connection cable (included) and the AC Adapter (included).

- Connect one end of the USB cable into the USB port on your camera.

- Connect the other end to the AC Adapter and then plug the AC Adapter into a power socket.

Note: While charging the battery, the LED charging indicator light turns on (blue light

Battery Indicator

Description

The battery level is full.

The battery level is half.

The battery level is low, indicating to prepare for recharging the built-in lithium battery.

Once ‘Low Battery’ appears on the LCD, this indicates

that the battery level is completely exhausted and the camera automatically turns off after a few seconds. Please fully recharge the battery.

appears). The battery is fully charged when the LED light turns off.

Battery Indicator:

Note: When the battery capacity drops to a low level, the battery icon will flash on the display, indicating that the camera requires to be recharged. Please charge the battery. When the battery icon flickers, the camera will shut down automatically.

2) Installing the Micro SD Memory Card Make sure a High Speed Class 4 or higher Micro SD Memory card has been properly inserted into your camera. A Micro SD Card must be inserted before use. Micro SD Memory card not included.

To properly insert the SD Card:

 Power off the camera.  Insert the Micro SD Card into the Micro SD Card slot in the direction as shown above.  Gently press the Micro SD Card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates the

memory card has been inserted correctly.

 To remove the card, gently press on the edge of the card to release it and pull the card

out.

IMPORTANT:

 Please power the camera off before installing or taking out the memory card.  If the card is inserted or removed while the camera’s power is on, it may damage the card

and/or any recorded data. Always confirm that the power is off before inserting the card into the camera.

 Make sure there is room on the Micro SD Memory Card for additional images. If the Micro

SD Memory Card is full, additional images will not be added to the memory card.

3) Powering On – Off / Energy Save Powering On:

Long press the POWER/MODE button to turn on the camera. The LCD displays turns on and a sound can be heard from the camera’s speaker.

Powering Off:

Long press the POWER/MODE button to turn off the camera. The LCD displays turns off and a sound can be heard from the camera’s speaker.

Energy Save:

Your camera also has an auto power off feature that will automatically turn off your camera after a specific period of time that your camera is left idle. The auto power off settings can be set from the ‘Power Save’ settings menu.

Your camera has different modes for the various camera functions.

Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camera. To record a video, please check that the DV is in Video mode. If the video icon is not

displayed on the LCD screen, short press the Power/Mode button repeatedly until it appears. To start recording, press the Shutter/OK button. Press the Shutter/OK button again to stop recording. The video is automatically saved to your camera’s memory card.

Use this mode to capture pictures with your camera. To take a photo, please check that the DV is in Photo mode. If the photo icon is not

displayed on the LCD screen, short press the Power/Mode button repeatedly until it appears. Press the Shutter/OK button to capture your photo. The picture is automatically saved to your camera’s memory card.

Use this mode to view and manage your captured videos and photos via your camera. Please check that the DV is in Playback mode. If the Playback icon is not displayed on the LCD screen, short press the Power/Mode button repeatedly until it appears. Note: Your captured images can be also viewed either on the computer, on your television or your mobile device. Playback Mode on the Computer: After turning on your camera, connect it to your computer via the supplied USB cable to view the images on your computer. Mobile Device: After downloading the ‘Sakar iZone’ app to your mobile device and connecting it via Wi-Fi to your camera, tap the Playback icon to view your captured images.

Short press the Power/Mode button to toggle between the camera/camcorder modes.

Image Sensor

CMOS Sensor

Image Resolution

4896x3672 (18M), 4608x3456 (16M), 4000x3000 (12M), 3648x2736 (10M), 3264x2448 (8M), 2592x1944 (5M), 1920x1080 (2M), 640x480 (VGA)

Video Resolution

FHD 1080P 30fps, HD 720P 30fps, HD 720P 60fps, VGA 640 (640x480) 30fps

File Format

H.264 MOV (Video) / MJPG (AVI), JPG (Photo)

External Memory

Class 4 Micro SD Memory card or higher, up to 32GB

LCD Display

2.0 Inch HD TFT LCD

Lens

f=5.0-100.0mm, F3.2-6.5

Zoom

8X Optical Zoom

Exposure

-2.0EV ~ +2.0EV

White Balance

Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent H

ISO

Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600

Scene

Auto

Flash

Auto, Forced Flash, Red Eye, Off

Self-Timer

Off, 2 seconds, 10 seconds, Double

Stabilizer (Anti-Shake)

Yes

Macro

Yes

Auto Power Off

Off, 1, 3 or 5 minutes

Speaker

Yes

Microphone

Yes

Interface

USB 2.0

System Requirements

MICROSOFT Windows XP (SP 3), Vista (SP1) and Windows 7 or higher; Mac OSX v10.5.x and above

Battery

Built-in Lithium Battery

Working Temperature

20~60C

Note: The camera accessories listed below are not included with your camera.

The camera accessories are sold separately.

1. Shutter Button

2. Clamp (Securing Latch)

3. Tripod Mount

You can purchase the iE877 waterproof casing for underwater action and added durability. Waterproof case sold separately. To assemble your camera to the case, follow the instructions below:

1. Before placing the camera into the waterproof casing and before capturing your images:

- Power on you camera.

- Select the camera mode and settings as desired.

- Set the zoom as desired.

2. To open the case: Insert a finger at the half circle of the latch by prying the latch up - away from the case.

3. Insert the camera lens forward into the case.

4. Before sealing the waterproof casing, make sure the camera housing’s rubber seal clean. Close the door and secure the latch.

5. While the camera is in the waterproof casing, press the SHUTTER button for recording your videos and capturing your photos. To continue capturing images when the camera powers off while in the casing, please remove the camera from the casing and power on the camera. Then return the camera to the casing, close the casing securely and continue capturing your images.

Note:  Make sure to power on the camera and set the desired camera settings before inserting the

camera into the case. If the camera powers off while in the case, please remove the camera from the case, power on the camera, and then return the camera to the case.

 A single hair or grain of sand can cause a leak. You can test by closing the case without

inserting the camera. Submerse the case completely in water for about a minute. Remove the case from the water, dry off its exterior with a towel, and then open the case. If the entire interior is dry, the case is safe for use under water.

 Before opening the waterproof casing and putting the device in, carefully check whether the

waterproof ring of the casing is flat and smooth.

 After placing the device into the waterproof casing and closing the cover, carefully check

whether the waterproof ring is deformed due to pressure.

 After every use in salt water you will need to rinse the outside of the housing with non-salt

water and dry. Not doing this can eventually cause corrosion of the hinge pin and salt buildup in the seal, which can cause failure.

 To clean the seal, rinse in fresh water and shake dry (drying with a cloth may cause lint to

compromise the seal). Re-install the seal into the grooves of the housing.

 Waterproof case sold separately in an accessory pack.

Note: Bicycle Mount sold separately in an accessory pack.

Note: Helmet Mount sold separately in an accessory pack.

Your camera has three main modes:

1. Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camera.

2. Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camera.

3. Playback Mode (for photos and videos) - Use this mode to view the photos and videos you have already taken with your camera.

 When the camera is first powered ON, the Photo Capture Mode will be active.  The icons that appear on the LCD screen are the best default settings so that you can begin to

capture and enjoy clear quality photos and videos.

To change the active camera mode, make sure the camera is powered ON and short press the MODE button.

When in Photo Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display

When in Video Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display

When in Playback Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display

To access the Main Menu for the Photo Capture, Video Capture and Playback Modes:

1. Short press the MENU (Wi-Fi) button to open the Main Menu for the current, selected

mode.

2. Press the  DOWN or  UP button to select a specific menu.

The selected option appears highlighted.

3. Press the SHUTTER/OK button to confirm and open your menu selection. The options for

the menu you have selected appears.

4. To select a specific option, press the  DOWN or  UP button until your selection is

highlighted and then press the SHUTTER/OK button to save the selected option and

return to the menu screen. Note: A check mark appears by the saved submenu setting. To go back from the submenus or exit the Main Menu, short press the MENU button.

To access the General Camera Settings Menu:

1. Short press the MENU (Wi-Fi) button to open the Main Menu for the current, selected mode.

2. Short press the MODE (POWER) button to select the tab with the General Camera Settings icon .

Note: If you have already highlighted a menu item and would like to enter the Settings Menu, press the UP/DOWN button until there is no menu item highlighted. This indicates that the top, left current tab (Video, Photo, or Playback) is selected. You can now short press the MODE (POWER) button to switch to the Settings tab.

3. Press the  DOWN or  UP button to select a specific menu.

The selected option appears highlighted.

4. Press the SHUTTER/OK button to confirm and open your menu selection. The options for

the menu you have selected appears.

5. To select a specific option, press the  DOWN or  UP button until your selection is highlighted and then press the SHUTTER/OK button to save the selected option and return to the menu screen.

Note:

 A check mark appears by the saved submenu setting.  At any time you can short press the MENU button to exit the menus and return to the

previous screen.

 Once you change a setting, the setting is saved by your camera until you manually change

the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.

 After selecting your desired setting, some settings appear as an icon on the LCD screen –

indicating the option selected.

There are several Flash options available on your camera. The selected option appears on the

Flash Type

Description

Forced Off (Default)

 No flash will appear.  Use this when you do not want to activate Flash.

Forced Flash

 The flash is enabled for each photo.

Note: If you use this option in a well-lit environment, your photo may be appear too bright/light (overexposed).

Auto Flash

 When you want the camera to determine if Flash is needed, select

Auto Flash.

 The flash will automatically turn on according to the lighting

conditions.

 When the LED light stops blinking, the Flash is ready for use.

Red Eye Reduction

 Eliminates the red-eye effect in a photo caused by flash.

Photo Capture Mode LCD screen. To change the Flash mode:

1. Short press MENU button while in Photo Capture Mode.

2. Press the  DOWN or  UP button until the ‘Flash’ option is selected.

3. Press the OK/SHUTTER button to enter the Flash options

4. Press the  DOWN or  UP button to select and highlight the desired Flash option.

5. Press the OK/SHUTTER button to select and save the desired Flash option and to then

return to the Photo Capture Menu screen.

Important:

 When using Flash, stand between 8 to 10 feet away from the scene you would like to capture.  The MACRO mode must be turned OFF when you want to use the Flash.

To change the Macro setting: Select ‘Macro’ from the Photo Capture Mode Menu, then select the ‘OFF’ Macro setting option.

MACRO ON : Your camera contains a MACRO feature that allows you to enable or disable the MACRO mode

on your camera. When enabled, the MACRO mode allows your camera to focus on an object that is close to the camera. While using the MACRO mode, you can capture images at close range

(30~45cm). The flower icon appears on the LCD and indicates that the Macro mode is ON.

To turn the MACRO mode ON:

1. Open the Photo Capture Mode Menu and press the MENU button.

2. Select the ‘Macro’ menu option and press the OK/SHUTTER button to view the MACRO

menu options.

3. Press the UP/DOWN button, select ‘ON’, and then press the OK/SHUTTER button to save

the Macro ‘ON’ function.

MACRO OFF : When MACRO mode is off, images can be captured from 1.5m - ∞ (infinity).

The ‘Auto Focus’ icon appears on the LCD and indicates that the Macro mode is OFF. To turn the MACRO mode OFF for normal/standard photo capture:

1. Open the Photo Capture Mode Menu and press the MENU button.

2. Select the ‘Macro’ menu option and press the OK/SHUTTER button to view the MACRO

menu options.

3. Press the  DOWN or  UP button, select ‘OFF’, and then press the OK/SHUTTER

button to save the Macro ‘OFF’ function.

Note: The MACRO mode must be turned OFF when you want to use the following feature of your camera: Flash.

The Photo Capture Mode allows you to capture photos with your digital camera.

When the camera is first powered ON, the camera will be in Photo Capture Mode by default.

1. Selecting the Scene with the LCD Display:

While in Photo Capture Mode, use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture. Note:

- Make sure the MACRO mode is set to your desired mode: Standard photo capture using MACRO OFF, or close up photo capture using MACRO ON .

- The time available amount of photos that can be captured (as per the installed memory card size and selected resolution) is shown on the top right of the LCD screen.

2. Changing Resolution: If you would like to change the resolution, press the MENU button and then press the  DOWN or  UP button to select ‘Resolution’. Next, press the OK/SHUTTER button to view the Resolution options. Press the  DOWN or  UP button to select an option and then press the OK/SHUTTER button to confirm the option. The Resolution options include:

18M (4896x3672) 16M (4608x3456) 12M (4000x3000) 10M (3648x2736) 8M (3264x2488) 5M (2592x1944) 2M (1920x1080) VGA (640x480)

3. Zoom Options:  Press the  UP / Zoom In (T) or  DOWN / Zoom Out (W) buttons to zoom

in/out if desired.

 As you press the Zoom buttons, a bar indicator appears and displays the zoom.

4. Capturing the Photo:  Hold and press the SHUTTER button. When a green square appears on the LCD

screen lift your finger off of the Shutter button to take the photo. The green square indicates the scene is in focus. Right after pressing the Shutter button the following information appears briefly on the bottom right of the LCD screen: Aperture (F-stop), Shutter Speed, and your selected ISO setting. Note: If can also short press the Shutter button to take the photo.The camera will first auto focus and then take the photo.

 After the photo is captured, the remaining amount of photos that can be captured as

per the memory card size (available memory) and selected resolution appears on the top, right corner of the LCD screen.

5. The photo is automatically saved to the camera’s Micro SD Memory card.

Note: When using the Waterproof Case (sold separately), make sure to set camera mode, settings and zoom before placing it into the case.

Button

Description

SHUTTER / OK

 PHOTO CAPTURE: Press to take the picture.  ENTERS and SAVES SELECTION: Within the Menu, enters and

saves the selected Menu Option.

MENU / WI-FI

 MENU: Short Press: Opens and exits the menu options for Photo

Capture Mode and General Camera Settings. Note: Use the UP and DOWN buttons to navigate in the menu screens.

 WI-FI: Long press to activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi camera

connection in order to connect the camera to the mobile application.

POWER / MODE

 POWERS ON/OFF:

LONG PRESS: Powers the camera on and off.

 SELECTS MODE/ENTERS SETTING MENUS:

SHORT PRESS:

- Standby Mode: Toggles between the Photo Capture Mode, Playback Mode and Video Capture Mode.

- Menu Mode: Toggles between the current mode menu and the Camera General Setting menu tabs.

 UP

 PHOTO CAPTURE MODE:

Zooms in.

 NAVIGATES MENU: Navigates within the Menus options, toggling

between the menu options.

 DOWN

 PHOTO CAPTURE MODE:

Zooms out.

 NAVIGATES MENU: Navigates within the Menus options, toggling

between the menu options.

The following icons appear on the LCD screen and indicate the selected menu options and

Item

Function

Description

Mode Selection

Displays the current selected Mode:

Photo Capture Mode

Flash Indicator

Displays the selected Flash option. The Flash options include:

Forced Off (Default)

Forced On Flash

A Auto Flash

Red Eye Reduction

Macro On/Off

Displays the selected Macro Mode. The options include:

MACRO OFF (Default, Auto Focus)

MACRO ON

Self-Timer / Photo Burst

Displays the selected Self-Timer or Photo Burst Mode setting.

camera status.

The Self-Timer options include:

OFF (Default, no icon)

2 seconds

10 seconds

Double

Burst

Note:

- No icon appears when the setting is off.

- The Self-Timer and Photo Burst options can work only one at a time, not simultaneously. When one option is on, the others are off.

Stabilizer

Displays the selected stabilizer (anti-shake) setting. The Stabilizer options include: Off (Default, no icon)

Photo Resolution Selection

Displays the selected Resolution setting. The Resolution options include:

18M (4896x3672), 16M (4608x3456), 12M (4000x3000), 10M (3648x2736), 8M (3264x2488), 5M (2592x1944 - Default), 2M (1920x1080), VGA (640x480)

Photo Quality

Displays the selected Quality setting. The Quality options include:

Super Fine

Fine (Default)

Normal

Photo Counter

Displays the amount of photos available for photo capture as per selected photo resolution and memory

card size.

Battery Indicator

Displays the current status of the battery level.

The battery level is full.

The battery level is empty. Indication to

recharge the battery. ‘Low battery’ will flash on

the LCD screen when the battery level is low.

Note:

 Some icons appear only when the selected setting is ON as per the selected option.

These settings include: Self-Timer/Burst, Stabilizer.

 If the selection is set to OFF then there is no icon displayed on the LCD.

The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your camera.

After powering on your camera, the camera will be in Photo Capture Mode. Short press the POWER/MODE button twice to access the Video Capture Mode.

1. Selecting the Scene with the LCD Display: While in Video Capture Mode, use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture. Note: The time available for video capture (as per the installed memory card size and selected resolution) is shown on the top right of the LCD screen.

2. Changing Resolution: If you would like to change the resolution, press the MENU button and then press the  DOWN or  UP button to select ‘Movie Size’. Next, press the SHUTTER/OK button to view the Movie Size options. Press the  DOWN or  UP button to select an option and then press the SHUTTER/OK button to confirm the option. The Movie Size options include:

 1080P - 1080P (30fps)  720P - 720P (30fps)  720P - 720P (60fps)  640 - 640x480 (30fps)

3. Zoom Options:

 Press the  UP / Zoom In (T) or  DOWN / Zoom Out (W) buttons to zoom

in/out if desired.

 As you press the Zoom buttons, a bar indicator appears and displays the zoom.  Select the zoom you would like before capturing your video. While recording your video

the zoom options are not available.

4. Capturing the Video:

 START: Press the SHUTTER/OK button to start the video capture.

The camera’s LED busy light turns on and blinks. All icons disappear and the elapsed time appears on the top right corner of the LCD screen along with a blinking icon REC

that indicates the recording is in progress.

 STOP: Press the SHUTTER/OK button again to stop the video recording.  After the video is captured, the remaining time for recording videos as per the memory

card size (available memory) and selected resolution appears on the top, right corner of the LCD screen.

4) The video is automatically saved to the camera’s Micro SD Memory card.

Note:  When using the Waterproof Case (sold separately), make sure to set camera mode, settings

and zoom before placing it into the case.

 Time Lapse: To use the Time Lapse feature, select the ‘Timelapse’ option from the Video

Capture Mode menu and then select the desired setting.

 Time Duration: To use the Time Duration feature, select the ‘TimeDuration’ option from the

Video Capture Mode menu and then select the desired setting.

 While capturing your video, after approximately 10 seconds of video capture, the LCD display

turns off in order to save power. The busy LED light remains on and the video continues to be captured. Press the any button to reactivate the LCD display. The LCD will again be placed into power save mode each time after approximately one minute of reactivating the LCD display.

 After recording the video, the updated amount of available time left to capture additional

videos as per your memory card size and selected resolution size appears on the LCD screen.

 If the memory card is full or the battery level is low, the camera will automatically stop

recording the video.

 When using the Waterproof Case (sold separately), make sure to set camera mode, settings

and zoom before placing it into the case.

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