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iS536

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Front view

Lens

Microphone

Flash

Self-timer/Video light

Mode button

Shutter button

Beeper

Flash button

Power button

Zoom

Product features

Battery compartment

SD/SDHC Card slot

LCD

USB port

Strap post

Review button

Tripod socket

SD/SDHC Card (Optional accessory)

Delete button

Menu button Info button

Back view

Table of contents 1

1 Setting up your camera .........................................................................1

Attaching the wrist strap.............................................................................1

Loading the batteries ...................................................................................1

Turning on the camera ..................................................................................2

Setting the language and date/time........................................................2

Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC Card............................... 3

2 Taking pictures/videos ...........................................................................4

Taking pictures................................................................................ ..............4

Taking a video .................................................................................................5

Adjusting LCD brightness .............................

Understanding the picture-taking icons.................................................6

Watch the battery level ................................................................................6

Using the optical zoom.................................................................................7

Using the ash..................................................................................................8

Using dierent modes ..................................................................................9

Using shortcuts ..............................................................................................11

Using the self-timer.......................................................................................12

Using burst ......................................................................................................12

Taking panoramic pictures.........................................................................13

3 Sharing and tagging pictures ............................................................14

Tagging with keywords...............................................................................14

..............................................5

4 Reviewing and editing .........................................................................15

Reviewing pictures/videos .......................................................................15

Deleting pictures/videos ...........................................................................16

Viewing pictures/videos in dierent ways...........................................17

A smarter way to nd and enjoy your pictures..................................18

Understanding the review icons.............................................................19

iii

Table of contents

Displaying pictures/videos on a television.....................................................20

Using the menu button in review......................................................................21

Cropping pictures...................................................................................................21

Rotating pictures.....................................................................................................22

Editing videos ..........................................................................................................23

5 Doing more with your camera ....................................................................25

Using the menu button to change settings...................................................25

Using the Setup menu...........................................................................................29

6 Connecting the Camera to the Computer ...............................................31

Transferring photos and videos: Windows.......................................................31

Transferring photos and videos: Macintosh.....................................................31

Appendix ................................................................................................................32

Specications...............................................................................................................32

Troubleshooting........................................................................................................39

Getting help on the Web........................................................................................42

Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................34

Warranty & Support Information......................................................................37

Warranty Card...............................................................................................................37

Technical Support......................................................................................................39

E-Waste..........................................................................................................................39

FCC Statement.............................................................................................................40

Canadian DOC Statement........................................................................................

1 Setting up your camera

All batteries lose power over time–even if they’re not being used.

Attaching the wrist strap

Loading the batteries

Watch the battery level See page 6

Setting up your camera

Press the Power button.

to change current eld.

for previous/next eld.

to accept.

At the prompt, press

OK.

to change.

to accept.

Language:

Date/Time:

Turning on the camera

Setting the language and date/time

NOTE: To change language in the future, use the Setup Menu (see page 29 ).

Setting up your camera

CAUTION:

Turn o the camera.

Insert the card until it clicks.

Turn on the camera.

To eject the card, push and release it.

SD/SDHC Card (Optional accessory)

Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC Card

Your camera has internal memory. We strongly recommend purchasing an SD or SDHC Card to conveniently store more pictures/videos.

A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause damage. Inserting or removing a card while the camera is on may damage the pictures, the card, or the camera.

IMPORTANT:

pictures/videos are stored on the card. If no ca in the camera internal memory.

If pictures/videos are detected in internal memory and a card is inserted, the camera prompts you to move the pictures to the ca rd (and erase those in internal memory).

When you turn on the camera, it checks to see if a card is inserted. If so, new

rd is inserted, new pictures/videos are stored

2 Taking pictures/videos

Mode button

Framing marks

Taking pictures

To get clear, focused pictures:

1 The camera turns on in Smart Capture mode.

(If it’s in a dierent mode, press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays

mode

2 Compose the picture.

3 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and

set exposure. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down.

Using the framing marks

Framing marks indicate the camera focus area.

1 Press the Shutter button halfway.

If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject, release the Shutter button and recompose the scene.

2 Press the Shutter button completely down to

take the picture.

NOTE: Multiple framing marks may appear when faces are detected.

, then press OK.)

Smart Capture

Taking pictures/videos

Delete the current picture/video

Play/pause a video

While a picture/video is displayed, you may:

Taking a video

Press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays .

2 Press the Shutter button completely down,

then release it. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again.

To review and work with videos, see page 15 .

NOTE: Audio is captured during video recording. Audio can be heard

Reviewing the picture/video just taken

After you take a picture/video, the LCD briey displays the picture or the rst frame of a video. (To take new pictures/videos sooner, press the Shutter button halfway.)

Video , then press OK

when the video is played on a computer or when the camera is connected to a TV (

see page 20

To review pictures/videos anytime, see page 15.

Adjusting LCD brightness

You can adjust the LCD brightness for your environment or to conserve battery power, see page 29 .

Taking pictures/videos

Battery level

Capture mode

Pictures/time remaining

Zoom indicator

Self timer

Flash mode

Focus mode

Exposure compensation

Understanding the picture-taking icons

Watch the battery level

Don’t miss out on great pictures and videos—watch the battery level.

Full

Three quarters

Half

Critical

AC Power

Taking pictures/videos

Using the optical zoom

1 Use the LCD to frame your subject.

2 To zoom in, turn the lever right toward T

(Telephoto).

To zoom out, turn the lever left toward W (Wide Angle).

3 Take the picture or video.

NOTE: For focus distances, see Specications starting on page 32.

Using digital zoom

Use digital zoom to get up to 5X magnication beyond optical zoom (Digital zoom is not available in Smart Capture mode). Turn the lever toward T (Telephoto) until the slider on the LCD is at the end of the optical zoom range. Release the lever, then turn it again.

NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom.

Taking pictures/videos

Flash button

Using the ash

Press the Flash button repeatedly until the LCD displays the desired ash mode.

Flash modes Flash res

Auto When the lighting conditions require it.

Fill (Flash On) Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting

conditions. Use when the subject is in shadow or is “backlit” (when the light is behind the subject).

NOTE: (Not available in Smart Capture mode.)

O Never

Red-eye Reduction

A preash res, shrinking the eye pupil, before the picture is taken.

Taking pictures/videos

Mode button

Using dierent modes

Press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays the mode that best suits

your subjects and surroundings,

Use this mode For

General picture taking—it oers excellent image quality and ease of use.

Faces get focus and exposure priority.

Smart Capture

Scene

Video

The scene is analyzed for other content and for lighting.

You can choose the best picture size and aspect ratio for your needs—just press the Menu button and choose Picture Size.

3:2 (the best choice when making 4 x 6 prints) 16:9 (wide screen) 4:3 (the default setting)

Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures in practically any situation. (See page 10.)

Capturing video with sound. (See page 5.)

then press OK.

Program Advanced picture-taking—gives access to more manual settings

than Smart Capture.

Taking pictures/videos

Using Scene (SCN) modes

Choose a Scene mode—for great pictures in practically any situation.

1 Press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays SCN,

2 Press to choose a mode and read its description.

3 Press OK to enter that Scene mode.

The camera is now in the scene mode that you chose.

SCN mode For

Portrait Full-frame portraits of people.

Sport Action pictures.

Landscape Distant scenes.

Close-up Close range. Use available light instead of ash, if possible.

Sunset Subjects at dusk or dawn.

Backlight Subjects that are in shadow or “backlit.”

Candle Light Subjects illuminated by candle light.

Children Action pictures of children in bright light.

Bright Bright scenes.

Fireworks Fireworks. For best results, place the camera on a steady surface or

tripod.

Self Portrait Close-ups of yourself. Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye. Use

the mirror on the camera front to help compose portraits.

Night Portrait Reduces red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions.

Night Landscape Distant scenery at night. Flash does not re.

High ISO People indoors, in low-light scenes.

Panorama L-R, R-L “Stitching” 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene. (See page 13 .)

Blur Reduction Reducing blur caused by camera shake or subject motion.

then press OK.

Taking pictures/videos

Press to show/hide shortcuts.

Shortcuts

Using shortcuts

Your camera has a clean, uncluttered interface. For quick access to the most popular capture and review functions:

Press the Info button.

The shortcuts appear. To hide the shortcuts again, press .

2 Press to access functions like Exposure Compensation, Self-timer, and Auto

focus in Capture mode. In Review mode, access Keyword Tags. (You’ll see dierent functions in dierent modes.)

3 Press to choose a setting.

Taking pictures/videos

Using the self-timer

Use the self-timer when you want to be included in a picture, or to ensure a steady Shutter button press. For best results, place the camera on a tripod or steady surface. Use the mirror on the camera front to help compose portraits. You can turn on the self-timer using a shortcut (see page 11) or these steps:

Press the Menu button. Press to

2 Press to choose a Self-timer setting:

2 Seconds— A picture is taken after a 2-second delay.

10 Seconds— A picture is taken after a 10-second delay.

2 Picture Timer— The rst picture is taken after a 10-second delay. A

second picture is taken 8 seconds later.

3 Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down.

The camera takes the picture/pictures after the delay.

To take a video after a 2- or 10-second delay, use the same procedure but press the Shutter button completely down while in video mode.

choose Self-timer, then press OK.

Using burst

Use the burst feature to take up to 3 pictures in rapid succession. You can turn on burst using a shortcut (

Press the Menu button.

2 Press to choose Self-t

see page 11

) or these steps:

imer/Burst, then press to choose Burst On.

Press the Menu button.

4 Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down

and hold it.

The camera stops taking pictures when you release the Shutter button, when pictures are taken, or when there is no more storage space. Burst is unavailable in some modes.

Taking pictures/videos

Take 2 or 3 pictures.

Get 1 panoramic picture.

Taking panoramic pictures

Use panorama to “stitch” up to 3 pictures into a panoramic scene.

NOTE: Only the panoramic picture is saved; individual pictures are not. (Exposure and white balance are set

with the rst picture. The ash is set to O.)

1 until the LCD displays SCN, then press OK.

Press the Mode button, then

2 Press to choose Panorama Left-Right or Panorama Right-Left

(depending on the direction you want to pan), then press OK.

3 Take the rst picture.

After a quickview, the LCD displays the liveview and an “overlay” from the rst picture. (You can press the Delete button to start over.)

4 Compose the second picture. Make the overlay from the rst picture cover the

same portion in the new picture.

5 If you are taking/stitching only 2 pictures, press OK to stitch them together.

After you take 3 pictures, the pictures are automatically stitched together.

NOTE: To use the self-timer 10-second or 2-second setting, see page 12 .

3 Tagging pictures

Tagging with keywords

Press the Review button, then to nd a picture to tag.

Press the Menu button. Press to choose Keyword Tag, then press OK. You can also access Keyword Tag using a shortcut ( see page 11).

3 Press to choose an existing keyword, or New Keyword

to add a new one, then press OK.

4 Press to add keywords to other pi

choose Done, then press OK.

To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down.

ctures. When nished, press to

4 Reviewing and editing

Review

Playback speed

4X4XX2 X1 2X

Reviewing pictures/videos

Press the Review button.

2 Press for previous/next picture/video.

To exit, press the Review button or press the Shutter button halfway down.

To view pictures/videos as thumbnails, press the Wide Angle (W) button. (For more information, see page 17 .)

Playing a video

Press OK to play a video. Press OK to pause/resume. During playback:

Press to play at 2X speed; press again for 4X.

Press to reverse at 2X speed; press again for 4X.

NOTE: Audio is captured during video recording. Audio can be heard

when the video os played on a computer or when the camera is connected to a TV (see page 20 ).

Reviewing and editing

CAUTION:

Deleting pictures/videos

Press the Review button.

2 Press for previous/next picture/video.

3 Press the Delete button.

4 Follow the screen prompts.

NOTE: To delete protected pictures/videos, remove protection before deleting. (See Protecting

pictures/videos from deletion.)

Using the undo delete picture feature

If you accidentally delete a picture, you may be able to use Undo Delete to retrieve it. This feature is only available immediately after you delete a picture.

Protecting pictures/videos from deletion

Press the Review button.

Press the Menu button.

3 Press to choose Protect, then press OK.

4 Press to choose Protect, then press OK.

A padlock indicates that the picture/video is protected. Clicking OK again removes the padlock. Press to protect other pictures/videos, or press to choose Done, then press OK.

Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

Formatting internal memory or an SD or SDHC Card deletes all (including protected) pictures/videos. (Formatting internal memory also deletes keyword tags.)

Reviewing and editing

Viewing pictures/videos in dierent ways

Magnifying a picture

1 Turn the lever toward T (Telephoto) to magnify

2X–8X.

2 Press to view other parts of a picture.

Press OK to return to 1X.

Viewing pictures/videos as thumbnails (multi-up)

Press the Review button.

The camera shows the last picture/video that was taken.

2 Press the Wide Angle (W) button to view pictures/videos as thumbnails. (Press it

again to see more, smaller thumbnails.)

To view all pictures/videos, choose the All tab. To sort pictures/videos by date, people, favorites, or keywords, press and choose the appropriate tab.

To see a single picture/video, press to choose it. Then press the Telephoto (T) button.

Press the Review button to exit Review.

Reviewing and editing

Keywords

FavoritesPeople

Date

All

A smarter way to nd and enjoy your pictures

Tag pictures—by keywords—to make them easy to nd, later. For example, the camera can nd all pictures that contain “Mary” or “Dad’s 60th Birthday.” (See

Tagging with keywords, page 14.)

You can also nd pictures by date taken or if it’s marked as a favorite.

Press the Review button.

2 Press the Wide Angle (W) button to view pictures by thumbnail (or choose View

Thumbnails shortcut).

3 Press to choose a tab and sort pictures/videos by All, Date,

Favorite, or Keyword.

4 Press to choose a picture or picture stack.

Press Telephoto (T) see pictures in a stack or to see an individual picture. Press Wide Angle (W) to see thumbna ils or picture stacks.

To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down.

Tip: For best results, make sure the camera’s date/time is current (see page 29 ).

Understanding the review icons

Favorite

Protected

Picture/Video number

Video duration

Select picture/video

Battery level

Keyword

Edit tags

View thumbnails

Play video

Shortcuts*

* For more about shortcuts, see page 11.

Reviewing and editing

Displaying pictures/videos on a television

You can display pictures/videos on a television, computer monitor, or any device equipped with a video input. To connect the camera directly to a television, use an A/V cable (may be sold separately).

NOTE: Ensure that the camera Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL) is correct ( see page 29). Image quality on a

television screen may not be as good as on a computer monitor or when printed.

Reviewing and editing

Picture

Cropped picture

Using the menu button in review

Press the Review button, then the Menu button.

2 Press to choose a tab:

Review

Edit

Setup

3 Press to choose a setting, then press OK.

4 Choose an option, then press OK.

Cropping pictures

You can crop a picture so that only the desired portion of the picture remains.

Press the Review button, then to nd a picture to crop.

Press the Menu button, then to choose the Edit tab. Choose Crop, then press OK.

3 Press Telephoto (T) to shrink the crop area or Wide (W) to stretch it.

Press to move the crop box. When satised with the crop box, press OK.

4 Follow the screen prompts.

The picture is cropped. (The original is saved.) Cropped pictures cannot be cropped again on the camera.

To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down.

Reviewing and editing

Rotating pictures

You can rotate a picture to portrait or landscape orientation.

Press the Review button, then to nd the previous/next picture.

Press the Menu button. Press to highlight the Edit tab.

3 Press to highlight Rotate Picture, then press OK.

4 Press to highlight an option:

Rotate Right—rotates the picture 90 degrees clockwise.

Rotate Left—rotates the picture 90 degrees counterclockwise.

5 Press OK.

Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode.

Reviewing and editing

Video

Trimmed video

Video

Picture

Editing videos

Trimming a video

You can remove the start or end from a video, saving only the desired portion.

Press the Review button, then to nd a video.

Press the Menu button, then to choose the Edit tab. Choose Trim, then press OK.

3 Press to choose the Play icon, then press OK.

When the desired rst frame is displayed, press OK to pause the video. Press to choose the Trim icon, then press OK. Repeat this step to choose the last frame.

The video is trimmed. (You can save it as a new video or replace the original.)

To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down.

Making a picture from a video

You can choose a single frame from a video, then make a picture suitable for a 4 x 6-inch (10 x 15 cm) print.

Press the Review button, then to nd a video.

Press the Menu button, then to choose the Edit tab.

3 Choose Make Picture, then press OK.

4 Follow the screen prompts to choose a video frame

and create a picture.

To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down.

Reviewing and editing

Video

9-up picture

Making a video action print

From a video, you can make a 9-up picture, suitable for a 4 x 6-inch (10 x 15 cm) print.

Press the Review button, then to nd a

video.

Press the Menu button, then to choose the Edit tab.

3 Choose Video Action Print, then press OK.

A 9-up picture is created.

To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down.

5 Doing more with your camera

Using the menu button to change settings

You can change settings to get the best results from your camera.

NOTE: Some modes oer limited settings. Some settings remain until you change them; others, until you

change modes or turn o the camera.

Press the Menu button.

2 Press to choose a tab:

Capture/Video for the most common picture- and video-taking settings

Setup for other camera settings

3 Press to choose a setting, then press OK.

4 Choose an option, then press OK.

Using the capture tab (available when the camera is in a capture mode)

Settings More information

Picture Size

Choose a picture resolution.

Self-timer/Burst

Choose Self-timer or Burst feature.

See Specications, starting on page 32 .

O 2 Seconds 10 Seconds 2 Picture Timer Burst On—Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and

set exposure. Press the Shutter button completely down and hold it to take up to 3 pictures.

Doing more with your camera

Settings More information

Exposure Compensation

Make a picture lighter or darker. (Available in Program and Panorama modes.) To access this feature with a shortcut, see page 11.

ISO Speed

Control the sensitivity of

camera to light.

the

Long Time Exposure

Choose how long the shutter stays open (normally in low-light conditions). For best results, place the camera on a tripod or steady surface.

Color Mode

Choose color tones. Unavailable in Video mode.

See Specications, starting on page 32.

Auto—For general picture taking. ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1250

See Specications, starting on page 32.

Vivid Color—For increased saturation and exaggerated color.

Full Color—For rich, balanced color. Basic Color—For accurate color. Black & White— For black and white. Sepia—For a reddish-brown, antique look.

Settings More information

White Balance

Choose your lighting condition. (Available only in Program and Panorama modes.)

Focus Mode

Choose a focus distance.

Focus/Exposure Zone

Choose how the camera assesses the scene for exposure and focus.

AF Control (Still)

Choose an auto-focus setting.

Auto—Automatically corrects white balance. Ideal for general picture taking.

Daylight—For pictures in natural lighting. Tungsten—Corrects the orange cast of incandescent light

bulbs. Ideal for indoor pictures under tungsten or halogen lighting without ash.

Fluorescent—Corrects the green cast of uorescent lighting. Ideal for indoor pictures under uorescent lighting without ash.

Open Shade—For pictures in shade in natural lighting.

Auto—For general picture-taking. Macro—For sharpness and detail in pictures at close range.

Use available light instead of ash, if possible. The camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position.

Innity—For distant subjects; auto-focus framing marks are unavailable.

Face Priority—If faces are detected, they receive focus/exposure priority. (If faces are not detected, the camera switches to Multi-Zone.)

Multi-Zone—Evaluates 5 zones to give an even picture focus. Ideal for general picture taking.

Center-Zone—Evaluates the small area centered in the lens. Ideal for focusing on a precise area.

Continuous AF—Because the camera is always focusing during liveview, there is no need to press the Shutter button halfway down to focus.

Single AF—Focuses when the Shutter button is pressed halfway down. (This setting uses less battery power.)

Doing more with your camera

Settings More information

Preset Keyword Tag

Create keyword names and assign them to the pictures/videos you take

See page 14.

next.

Sharpness

Control picture sharpness

softness.

New Keyword Delete Keyword

See Specications, starting on

page 32

Video settings (available when the camera is in a Video mode)

Press Menu, , , and OK to access settings

AF Control (Video)

Choose an auto-focus setting.

Self-timer

Choose a Self-timer feature.

More information

Continuous AF—Camera is always focusing during liveview. Single AF—Camera focuses once, when the Shutter button is

pressed.

O 10 Seconds 2 Seconds

Doing more with your camera

Using the Setup menu

Use Setup to customize other camera settings.

Settings More information

Date & Time Set date and time.

LCD Brightness

Choose LCD brightness during picture/video capture. (During Review

LCD is set to High Power.)

, the

Date Stamp

Add a stamp—showing the date/time that a picture was taken—to all future pictures.

Camera Sounds

Choose volume, and sound eects for

function.

each

Video Out Choose the regional setting that lets

connect the camera to a television

you

or other external device.

Language Choose your language.

Reset All Camera Settings Reset settings to their default.

Auto—LCD brightness is automatically adjusted

according to environment. High Power—Brighter LCD; uses more battery

power.

Power Save—Dimmer LCD; uses less power.

On O

All on—All alert sounds are on. Shutter only All o— All alert sounds are o.

NTSC—Used in North America and Japan; most

common format. PAL—Used in Europe and China.

Doing more with your camera

CAUTION:

Settings More information

Format

Formatting deletes all pictures/videos, including those that are protected. Removing a

Memory Card—Deletes everything on the card;

formats the card.

Exit—Exits without making a change. Internal Memory—Deletes everything in

internal memory formats the internal memory.

keyword tags;

card during formatting may damage the card.

About View camera information.

6 Connecting the Camera to the Computer

1) Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer.

2) Power the camera ON.

3) The rst time you connect the device to the computer you will have to wait a few seconds until the computer recognizes the device.

Transferring Photos and Videos: Windows

1) Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer.

2) MSDC appears on the LCD.

3) A window appears with a list of options, select “Open folder to view les” and click OK.

4) Open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media les.

5) Select the media and copy the les from this folder into your computer. Optionally, select the les and choose Copy from the Edit menu. Then select a folder and choose Paste from the Edit menu.

6) We recommend that you copy the images into the Pictures/My Pictures folder and the videos into the Videos/My Videos folder.

7) Do not disconnect the cable during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any les on their way to your computer.

Transferring Photos and Videos: Macintosh

1) Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer.

2) MSDC appears on the LCD.

3) The camera’s device icon appears on the desktop.

4) Click on the device icon and open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media les.

5) Select the les and drag them into your computer. Optionally, select the les and choose Copy from the Finder’s Edit menu. Then select a folder and choose Paste from the Edit menu.

6) We recommend that you copy the images into the Pictures folder and the videos into the Movies folder.

7) Do not disconnect the cable during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any les on their way to your computer.

Appendix

Specications

CCD—1/2.33-type

Eective pixels— 16 MP (4656 x 3480)

LCD—3 in. (7.62 cm) LCD; 230K pixels; 4:3 aspect ratio

Image storage— logo is a trademark of the

SD Card Association.) Maximum supported card size: 32 GB

Internal storage capacity— 32 MB internal memory (16 MB available for image storage. 1 MB equals one million bytes.)

Taking lens—5X optical zoom; f/3.5–f/5.9; 35 mm equivalent: 27–135 mm

Lens protection—Built-in

Digital zoom—5X continuous

Focus system—TTL-AF (through-the-lens auto focus); Multi-Zone, Center-Zone,

Face Priority. Working range:

0.3 m (1 ft)–innity @ wide, normal

1.0 m (3.3 ft)–innity @ telephoto, normal .05–0.8 m (2–31.5 in.) @ wide, Macro mode

1.0–1.5 m (1.6–4.9 ft) @

Auto Exposure / Auto focus control—Multi zone, Center zone, Face Priority

Face detection—Yes

Face recognition—Yes

Shutter speed—1/4–1/1400 seconds (Auto) 1/2–8 seconds (Manual)

Long time exposure—0.5–8 seconds

ISO speed—Up to 1250 at full resolution

Program mode: Auto 80–400; manual 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1250

Exposure metering—TTL-AE; Face Priority, Multi-Zone, Center-Zone Exposure compensation—+/-2.0 EV with 1/3 EV step

White Balance—Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Open Shade

Optional SD/SDHC Card (The SD

telephoto, Macro mode

Appendix-Specications

Electronic Flash—Auto ash; Auto, Fill, Red Eye, O; Guide No. 5.7; working range @ ISO 400 with red-eye reduction o: 0.3–2.85 m (1–9.4 ft) @ wide; 0.5–1.68 m (1.6–5.5 ft) @ telephoto

Self-timer mode—2 seconds, 10 seconds, 2 picture timer

Burst mode—Maximum 3 pictures @ 1.5 fps

Capture modes—Smart Capture, Scene modes, P-mode, Video

Image le format—

Still: EXIF 2.3 (JPEG compression); le organization DCF Video: .AVI (CODEC Motion JPEG; audio: -Law)

Picture size—16 MP (4:3): 4608 x 3440 pixels

14 MP (3:2): 4288 x 2864 pixels 12 MP (16:9): 4000 x 2248 pixels 6 MP (4:3): 2816 x 2112 pixels 3 MP (4:3): 20

Color modes—Vivid Color, Full Color, Basic Color, Black & White, Sepia

Sharpness modes—Sharp, Normal, Soft

Video capture—2 GB maximum; VGA (640 x 480 @ 25 fps)

Communication with computer—USB 2.0 high speed (PIMA 15740 protocol); Video output—NTSC or PAL

Microphone— Beeper—Yes

Power—AA Alkaline Batteries

Rechargeable AA size NiMH Battery Tripod mount—1/4 inch

48 x 1536 pixels

Yes

Size—94.5 x 61.4 x 29.4mm (3.7 x 2.4 x 1.2 in.) @ power o

Weight—179 g (4.6 oz) including card and battery

Operating temperature—0–40

° C (32–104° F)

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Troubleshooting

Status Solution

Camera does not turn on

Camera does not turn o

Camera buttons and controls do not function

LCD is too dark. Adjust the LCD Brightness setting

Pictures remaining number does not decrease after taking

picture

Flash does not re Check the ash setting, and change as needed .

Make sure the batteries are fresh and installed correctly.

Continue taking pictures. The camera is operating normally.

(The camera estimates the number of pictures remaining after each picture is taken, based on picture size and content.)

NOTE: The ash does not re in all modes.

Memory card is

or entirely

almost

full Memory card not recognized or camera freezes with card

Battery life is short Make sure the correct battery type is installed .

Transfer the pictures to the computer . Delete pictures from the card or insert a new card.

Card may be corrupted. Format the card in the camera.

Use another memory card. Only SD or SDHC Cards are supported.

Wipe the battery’s contacts with a clean, dry cloth before inserting it in the camera.

Insert a new/charged battery . Limit the time you review pictures/videos on the camera LCD.

Troubleshooting

Status Solution

You cannot take a picture

Turn the camera o, then on again. Depress the Shutter button all the way. Insert a new/charged battery . Memory is full. Transfer pictures to the computer

delete pictures, or insert another card.

Computer/connectivity problems

Status Solution

Computer does not communicate with the camera

Turn o the camera, then turn it back on. Make sure the batteries are fresh and installed correctly.

Make sure the camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin is connected to the camera and the computer . Then turn on the camera.

Troubleshooting

Picture quality problems

Status Solution

Picture is not clear To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button

Picture is too dark Reposition the camera for more available light.

halfway. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture.

Clean the lens . Make sure the camera is not in Macro mode if you are more than

27.6 in. (70 cm) from your subject. Place the camera on a at, steady surface or use a tripod (especially

in high-zoom settings or in low light). Use a larger picture size. If you’re manually adjusting the ISO speed, realize that high ISO

setting may cause grainy pictures.

Move so that the distance between you and the subject is within the eective ash range.

To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button halfway. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture.

In Program mode, increase the Exposure Compensation.

Picture is too light Reposition the camera to reduce the amount of available light.

Turn the ash o. Move so that the distance between you and the subject is within the

eective ash range. To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button

halfway. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture.

In Program mode, decrease the Exposure Compensation.

Warranty and Support Information

This warranty covers the original consumer purchaser only and is not transferable. This warranty covers products that fail to function properly UNDER NORMAL USAGE, due to

defects in material or workmanship. Your product will be repaired or replaced at no charge for

parts or labor for a period of one year.

Damages or malfunctions not resulting from defects in material or workmanship and damages or

malfunctions from other than normal use, including but limited to,

repair by unauthorized parties.

Call 877 -408-0033 or Visit our website at www.polaroid.com. To receive Warranty service along with the name and address of an authorized product service

center, the original consumer purchaser must contact us for problem determination and service

procedures. Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice, evidencing that the

Product is within the applicable Warranty period(s), MUST be presented in order to obtain the requested service. It is your responsibility to properly package and send any defective products

along with a dated copy of proof of purchase, a written explanation of the problem, and a valid

return address to the authorized service center at your expense. Do not include any other items

or accessories with the defective product. Any products received by the authorized service center

that are not covered by warranty will be returned unrepaired.

WARRANTY CARD

WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY

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Warranty and Support Information

NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OTHER THAN THOSE EXPRESSLY DESCRIBED ABOVE SHALL APPLY. DISTRIBUTOR FURTHER DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AFTER THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD STATED ABOVE. NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON DISTRIBUTOR. REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE - AT DISTRIBUTOR’S SOLE DISCRETION - ARE THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES OF THE CONSUMER. IN NO EVENT WILL DISTRIBUTOR, ITS MANUFACTURERS, OR PLR IP HOLDINGS, LLC BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS, SAVINGS, DATA OR RECORDS) CAUSED BY THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT. EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN, NO OTHER WARRANTIES SHALL APPLY. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, CONSUMER’S RECOVERY AGAINST DISTRIBUTOR SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY DISTRIBUTOR. THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER WHO PURCHASED THE PRODUCT AND IS NOT TRANSFERABLE.

Some countries, states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on warranties, so limitation or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province. Contact your authorized retailer to determine if another warranty applies.

This product is manufactured, distributed and sold by SAKAR International, Inc. Polaroid, Polaroid & Pixel, Made in Polaroid and Polaroid Classic Border Logo are trademarks of PLR IP Holdings, LLC, used under license. All other trademarks are the property of the respective owner, who has not sponsored, endorsed or approved this product. PLR IP Holdings, LLC does not manufacture this product or provide any Manufacturer's Warranty or support.

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Battery

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

For technical support issues please visit our website at www.polaroid.com. For further assistance, you can also call our technical support department toll free at 877-408-0033, or for e-mail support, please contact us at polaroid@sakar.com.

Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and/or Battery by users in private households in the European Union

Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and/or Battery by users in private households in the European Union. This symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates that this can not be disposed of as household waste. You must dispose of your waste equipment and/or battery by handling it over to the applicable take-back scheme for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment and/or battery. For more information about recycling of this equipment and/or battery, please contact your city oce, the shop where you purchased the equipment or your household waste disposal service. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and environment.

E-Waste - PLR IP Holdings, LLC, its licensees, aliates, and Sakar International, Inc. fully supports all electronic waste initiatives. As responsible stewards of the environment, and to avoid violating established laws, you should properly dispose of this product in compliance with all applicable regulations, directives or other governances in the area where you reside. Please check with local authorities or the retailer where you purchased this product to determine a location where you can appropriately dispose of the product. You may also go to www.polaroid.com and reference Social Responsibility to learn more about the specic laws in your area and to locate a collection facility near your home. If your electronic device has internal memory on which personal or other condential data may be stored, you may want to perform a data sanitization process before you dispose of your device to assure another party cannot access your personal data. Data sanitization varies by the type of product and its software, and you may want to research the best sanitization process for your device before disposal. You may also check with your local recycling facility to determine their data sanitization procedures during the recycling process. This device complies with the part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Caution: changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Warranty and Support Information

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates. Uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or –television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent form that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Canadian DOC statement

DOC Class B Compliance—This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Observation des normes-Classe B—Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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