Polaroid izone300 User Manual

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Digital Camera

User Guide

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Product Overview

1. Shutter button

2. Flash

3. Viewnder

4. Power button

5. Lens

6. Self Timer LED

1. Viewnder

2. Saving LED

3. LCD screen

4. Menu / Left button

5. Down button

6. Flash / Battery charge LED

7. Capture / Playback mode button

8. LCD screen on/off button

9. Up button

10. Set / Right button

11. Reset button

M

S

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1. USB port

2. SD card slot

1. USB port

2. USB plug

Docking Station

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Table of Contents

1 Getting Started ................................................................................ 7

• Camera Package Contents............................................................ 8

• Attaching the Hand Strap ............................................................. 9

• Using the Docking Station ............................................................ 9

• How to Use the Tether (Optional)................................................. 10

• Charging the Battery...................................................................11

• Turning the Camera On and Off ...................................................15

• Reset Feature.............................................................................16

• Checking the Battery Power Level................................................16

• How to Navigate Menus ..............................................................17

2 Camera Setting ...............................................................................18

• Checking Camera Status .............................................................18

• Camera Modes .......................................................................... 20

• Drive Mode ............................................................................... 20

• Setup Menu .............................................................................. 20

• Formatting the Internal Memory.................................................. 22

• Setting the Current Date and Time ...............................................23

• Auto Power Save Setting ............................................................24

• Setting the Beep Sound On/Off ...................................................25

• Setting Frequency ......................................................................25

• Setting Display Language ............................................................26

• Setting the Date Stamp On and Off..............................................27

• Resetting to Default Settings.......................................................27

• Switching the Information Display and LCD Screen On and Off.......28

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3 Taking Pictures................................................................................29

• Taking a Picture..........................................................................29

• Taking a Picture with the LCD Screen Off .....................................29

• Setting Flash Mode.................................................................... 30

• Setting Self-timer .......................................................................32

• Zoom Feature............................................................................ 33

• Setting the Image Size and Quality ............................................. 34

• Setting Exposure Compensation ................................................. 36

• Setting the White Balance for Pictures .........................................37

4 Recording Video Clips ..................................................................... 38

• Recording Video Clips ................................................................ 38

• Setting Video Resolution............................................................ 39

• Setting the White Balance for Video Clips .................................... 40

5 Reviewing and Managing Pictures and Video Clips.............................. 41

• Reviewing the Pictures................................................................41

• Reviewing Picture and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail ......................41

• Auto Play...................................................................................42

• Playing the Video Clip ................................................................ 44

• Protect or Unprotect Picture (s ) or Video Clip( s)............................ 44

• Deleting Picture( s) or Video Clip (s) ............................................. 45

6 Print Settings ................................................................................. 46

• About PictBridge ....................................................................... 46

• DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ............................................... 53

7 Using SD (Secure Digital) Card .........................................................56

• Using the SD Card ......................................................................56

• To Copy Pictures and Video Clips from Internal Memory to a Memory

Card ..........................................................................................59

8 Installing the Software onto a Computer........................................... 60

• Installing the Software............................................................... 60

• Software Included with Your Camera ...........................................62

• Computer System Requirements ................................................. 64

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9 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips To Your Computer .................... 65

• Before You Transfer Files............................................................ 65

• Changing the Driver Type Between Mass Storage Mode and P C

Camera Mode............................................................................ 65

• Connecting to Your Computer..................................................... 66

• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips ...........................................67

10 Using the Camera as a Web Cam (PC Only)..................................... 68

• Setting up NetMeeting™ ............................................................. 68

• Start NetMeeting™ ..................................................................... 69

11 Troubleshooting Problems...............................................................72

12 Getting Help ..................................................................................73

• Polaroid Online Services..............................................................73

• Customer Support ......................................................................73

• ArcSoft Sof tware Help................................................................73

13 Appendix ......................................................................................74

• Technical Specications ..............................................................74

• Storage Capacities .....................................................................76

• Uninstalling Polaroid izone300™ driver (PC Only) ...........................79

• Camera Default Settings ............................................................ 80

• Using Your Battery .....................................................................81

• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance.................................................81

• Regulatory Information ...............................................................82

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1 Getting Started

The izone300™ camera has easy-to-use features. It has never been
easier or more enjoyable to take digital pictures. Here are a few
examples of what you can do with your camera.

• Enjoy point & shoot operation. Adjust the resolution for print

or email.

• Store pictures and video clips to the internal memory or a SD

card.

• Playback of pictures and video clips on the LCD screen or on a

computer.

• Send the pictures and video clips over the Internet to family

and friends.

• Enjoy PictBridge directly plug-and-print experience.

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• Camera Package Contents

Tether

(Optiona l)

USB Co nnector

(Optiona l)

Hand S trap AC Adapter

(Optiona l)

USB Ca ble

izone300 ™

The CD -ROM i nclud es

Polaro id izone 300™ C amera d river ( PC)

izone Ph otoBa se (PC & M ac)

Micros oft ® NetM eeting ™ (PC )

Adobe® Ac robat ® Reader™ (P C & Mac)

User Gu ide (in P DF form at)

Regi stration Card

Digital Imaging Product s
201 Burlington Road
Bedford, MA 01730-1434

First Class
Postage
Required

Post Ofce will
not deliver
without proper
postage

Quick Guide Docking Station

Pouch

PDC iZONE

Quick Start Guide

Guide de Démarrage rapide

Guida Rapida
Guía Rápida de Inicio
Guia de Início Rápido

ML 0405
Part no.: OM837657 R1

Printed in China

Schnellanleitung

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• Attaching the Hand Strap

• Using the Docking Station

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• How to Use the Tether (Optional)

A rubber tether is included in the accessory kit of the camera. It offers
a quick, simple, and secure connection between the USB connector and
the AC adapter for battery charge.

USB Co nnector

(Optiona l)

AC Adapter (O ptional) Tether ( Optional )

Connecting USB Connector with AC Adapter

1. Put the jack of USB connector through one ring of the tether.

2. Put the plug of AC adapter through the other ring of the tether.

3. Connect the AC adapter with the USB connector.

Electric current varies for different computers. Some computers may
not provide a sufcient charging current. For a full battery charge or
when you use the camera away from your computer, we recommend
the usage of an AC adapter (DC 5V, 500 mA, with a 3.5 x 1.35 x 9 mm
female plug, Positive Center) to charge the battery.
Visit www.polaroid.com for detailed information on an adapter.

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• Charging the Battery

There are four ways to charge the battery. Please fully charge the
battery for four hours before using the camera for the rst time after
purchase, and about three hours for subsequent recharging.

NOTE:

• It is normal for the camera to be slightly warm while charging the battery.

• Electric current varies for different computers. Some computers may not
provide a sufcient charging current. For a full batter y charge or when
you use the camera away from your computer, we recommend the usage
of an AC adapter ( DC 5V, 500 mA, with a 3.5 x 1.35 x 9 mm female plug,
Positive Center) to charge the battery.

Visit www.polaroid.com for detailed information on an adapter.

• For a full battery charge, we recommend turning off the camera before
charging the battery.

• To get the best per formance out of the battery, it is recommended the
camera be kept charged at all times. Especially when not in use for a
period of time, like over a month or so.

• When the camera is connected to a computer, a message may prompt
for installing the camera driver. (The message window varies for different
Windows® OS) The battery can be charged without installing the driver. Click
“Cancel” to close the message window. To install the driver, please refer to
page 60 “Installing the Software onto a Computer” for further details.

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1. Using the USB cable via the computer

• Plug the labelled end of the USB cable into the socket marked

on your computer.

• Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the camera.

The battery begins charging and the battery charge LED on the

camera blinks. The LED stops blinking and remains on when
battery is fully charged.

USB Se ries “ Min i B” Plu g conn ects to your

izone300 ™ Came ra or Do cking Stati on

USB Se ries “A” Plu g connects to

your PC

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2. Using the USB cable via the docking station.

• Place the camera into the docking station. For further details, refer
to “Using the Docking Station” on page 9.

• Plug the labelled end of the USB cable into the socket marked

on your computer.

• Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the
docking station.

The battery begins charging and the battery charge LED on the

camera blinks. The LED stops blinking and remains on when
battery is fully charged.

3. Using an AC adapter
If your camera comes with the USB connector and the tether, follow
method A for battery charging.

A. Using an AC adapter and a USB Connector, via the camera (optional)

• Plug the labelled end of the connector into the USB port on
the camera.

• Connect the AC adapter with the USB connector.

• Connect the adapter to the household power outlet.

The battery begins charging and the battery charge LED on the

camera blinks. The LED stops blinking and remains on when battery
is fully charged.

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If your camera comes with an AC adapter like the diagram below, use
method B for battery charging.

B. Using an AC adapter, via the camera (optional)

• Plug the labelled end of the AC adapter into the USB port on
the camera.

• Connect the adapter to the household power outlet.

The battery begins charging and the battery charge LED on the

camera blinks. The LED stops blinking and remains on when
battery is fully charged.

The internal battery should last for the life of the camera, but as is the
case with all rechargeable batteries the actual charge held may decline
with use. Should it ever become necessary to replace the internal battery,
please visit www.polaroid.com for service instructions.

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• Turning the Camera On and Off

To turn on the camera, fully press and
hold the Power button until the LCD
Screen is activated. Press and hold the
Power button again and the camera will
power off.

NOTE:

• Make sure that the Flash / Bat tery charge LED remains lighted before

shooting.

• The camera is designed with an automatic power-off feature to conserve

battery life. After a specied period of inactivity, the camera automatically
powers off. Pressing the Power button can deactivate this feature and turn
on the camera again.

• An indicator appears if bat tery power is low. Recharge the battery

immediately.

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• Reset Feature

In the rare situation that the camera locks up (usually in a very low
power situation), we have incorporated a Reset button on the back of
the camera that allows the camera processor to be reset without losing
any images.
To use the Reset button, simply depress the Reset button gently
(holding for around 5 seconds) using a paper clip or ball point pen. The
camera will power off automatically. It is important to note that the
camera probably needs to be recharged immediately in order to avoid
locking up again.

M

S

E

T

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Rese t But ton

• Checking the Battery Power Level

Check the battery power level before taking pictures.

1.

Turn the camera on.

2. Check the battery power level that appears on the LCD screen.

Battery power is full.

Battery power is adequate.

Battery power is low.

Battery power is exhausted.

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• How to Navigate Menus

Menus are used to adjust capture and
play settings, as well as other camera
settings like the date/time and auto
power off.

M

S

E
T

/

M

1.

Press the

M

button to enter the menu bar.

Press it again to exit.

2. Press the

or

button to select a menu item.

Press the

S

E

T

button to enter the submenu.

Press the

M

button to return to the menu

DRIVE MOD E

STIL L

VIDE O

D

3. Press the

or

button to select the desired

setting.

SETUP

SETUP

FORM AT
DATE/T IME
AUTO OF F
BEE P
FREQ UENC Y
LAN GUAGE

4.

Press the

S

E

T

button to conrm.

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2 Camera Setting

• Checking Camera Status

Turn on the camera, view the camera LCD screen to check which
camera settings are active. Those particular features whose icons are
not displayed are not activated.

Still Image mode

Self- timer On

Digi tal Zoo m Stat us

Numb er of rem aining
pictu res

Battery L evel

Full
Adequ ate
Low
Exha usted

Captu re Mod e

Still I mage*
Vide o

Image Resol utio n
204 8 X 1536*
1600 X 1200
640 X 4 80

SD Car d Inse rted

+0.3

2048 X 1536

0007

X1.0

White B alan ce

Auto*
Dayli ght
Cloud y
Tungste n
Fluoresce nt

Flash Mode

Flash Off
Auto Fl ash*
Force d On

High*
Normal
Low

Quality

Expo sure Compen sati on
Value

* Default Setting

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Video mode

X2.0

Vide o Mode

White Bala nce
For Vi deo Cl ips

Auto*
Dayli ght
Cloudy
Tungste n
Fluoresce nt

Reso lution
640 X 4 80*
320 X 240

Rema ining Time

Reco rding Indicator

640 X 4 80

00: 00: 28

* Default Setting

Playback Mode

02:10

160 0 x 1200

Pict ure

Looke d File

Play
Pause

Time
Date

Histogram

Vide o Clip

Vide o Length

07:55
08/10 /04
0024 -0 023

07:55
08/10 /04
0024 -0 023

File N umbe r

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• Camera Modes

The camera has two working modes,
Capture mode and Playback mode. You
can switch between them by pressing
the Capture/Playback mode button at

the back of the camera.

M

S

E

T

/

Capture Mode

Under this mode, you can select the image and video settings according
to shooting preference, and take pictures and video clips under the
settings you have selected. For more details, please refer to “Taking
Pictures” on page 29 and “Recording Video Clips” on page 38.

Playback Mode

This mode allows the review or deletion of pictures and video clips from
the camera. For more details, please refer to “Reviewing and Managing
Pictures and Video Clips” on page 41.

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• Drive Mode

The camera has two modes for taking pictures and video clips.
Still Image Mode

Video Mode
You may switch between these two modes according to the following
steps.

1. Set the camera to Capture mode

.

2. Press the

M

button.

3. Press the

or

button to select

(DRIVE

MODE).

D

STIL L

VIDEO

DRIVE MODE

4. Press the

S

E

T

button.

5. Press he

or

button to select the desired drive mode.

6. Press the

S

E

T

button.

NOTE:

• Still Image mode is the default capture mode.

• This setting is also available in Video mode.

• Setup Menu

Setup menu can be accessed in both Still Image and Video modes.

1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.

2. Press the

M

button.

3. Press the

or

button to select

(SETUP).

4. Press the

S

E

T

button.

5. Press the

or

button to select the desired

setting.

SETUP

SETUP

FORM AT
DATE/TIME
AUTO OF F
BEE P
FREQ UEN CY
LAN GUAGE

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• Formatting the Internal Memory

Formatting the internal memory deletes all data stored in it.

1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.

2. Access the Setup menu.

3. Press the

or

button to select “FORMAT”.

4. Press the

S

E

T

button.

SETUP

FORM AT

DATE/ TI ME
AUTO OF F
BEE P
FREQ UEN CY

: SET

5. Press the

or

button to select the desired

setting.

6. Press the

S

E

T

button.

REA LLY WANT TO

FORM AT?

FORM AT

OK

CANC EL

NOTE:

• Data deleted by a format operation cannot be recovered. Make sure you do
not have any useful data currently stored in the internal memory before you
format it.

• Formatting the internal memory destroys all the pictures, even those that
are protected.

• With a memory card inserted, the above operation would format the
inserted memory card only. The internal memory will not be formatted when
a memory card is inserted.

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• Setting the Current Date and Time

1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.

2. Access the Setup menu.

3. Press the

or

button to select “DATE/TIME”.

4. Press the

S

E

T

button.

SETUP

: SET

FORM AT

DATE/TIME

AUTO OF F
BEE P
FREQ UEN CY

Setting the date format

5. Press the

or

button to select “DATE

FORMAT”.

6. Press the

S

E

T

button.

DATE/TIME

SETUP

DATE FORMAT

: SET

7. Press the

or

button to select the desired

setting.

8. Press the

S

E

T

button.

DATE FORMAT

DD/ MM/YY

MM/ DD/YY
YY/MM/ DD

: SET

Setting the date and time

5. Press the

or

button to select “SETUP”.

6. Press the

S

E

T

button.

DATE/TIME

SETUP

DATE FORMAT

: SET

7. Press the

or

button to adjust the value in

the eld.

8. Press the

M

button to switch to the next eld.

9. Press the

S

E

T

button.

SETUP

DD/ MM/YY

00/ 00/00

00: 00 :0 0

EXI T

: SET

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• Auto Power Save Setting

The camera performs the following power save operations to conserve
battery power.

OFF The power save feature is not activated.
1/3/5 MIN The camera is designed to switch off automatically to

save battery life after the specied period of inactivity.

You can change the power save setting according to the following steps:

1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.

2. Access the Setup menu.

3. Press the

or

button to select “AUTO OFF”.

4. Press the

S

E

T

button.

SETUP

: SET

FORM AT
DATE/TIME

AUTO OF F

BEE P
FREQ UEN CY

5. Press the

or

button to select the desired

setting.

6. Press the

S

E

T

button.

AUTO OFF

OFF

1 MIN
3 MIN
5 MIN

: SET

NOTE:

• Auto power off is automatically disabled under any one of the following
conditions.

- While an auto play is undergoing.

- While the camera’s USB port is connected to a computer or other external

devices, or while the camera is being controlled by an external device.

• The LCD screen automatically goes to hibernation after one minute of
inactivit y. Press any button, except the Power button, to re-activate the
LCD screen.

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• Setting the Beep Sound On/Off

You can turn the beep sound on and off. When the beep sound is turned
on, the camera will beep when you press the buttons.

1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.

2. Access the Setup menu.

3. Press the

or

button to select “BEEP”.

4. Press the

S

E

T

button.

SETUP

FORM AT
DATE/TIME
AUTO OF F

BEE P

FREQ UEN CY

: SET

5. Press the

or

button to select the desired

setting.

6. Press the

S

E

T

button.

BEE P

ON

OFF

: SET

• Setting Frequency

In order to take a better indoor picture, the camera needs to be set to
suit the correct lighting frequency. Set the frequency to 60Hz for US
and 50Hz for Europe.

1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.

2. Access the Setup menu.

3. Press the

or

button to select

“FREQUENCY”.

4. Press the

S

E

T

button.

SETUP

FORM AT
DATE/TIME
AUTO OF F
BEE P

FREQ UEN CY

: SET

: SELE CT

5. Press the

or

button to select the desired

setting.

6. Press the

S

E

T

button.

FREQUENCY

50 Hz

60 hz

: SET

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• Setting Display Language

Under this setting, you can select the language you prefer for the LCD
screen.

1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.

2. Access the Setup menu.

3. Press the

or

button to select “L ANGUAGE”.

4. Press the

S

E

T

button.

SETUP

DATE/TIME
AUTO OF F
BEE P
FREQ UEN CY

LAN GUAGE

: SET

5. Press the

or

button to select the desired

setting.

6. Press the

S

E

T

button.

LAN GUAGE

ENGLISH

DEUTSCH
FRA NÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
ITALIANO

: SET