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User Guide
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Product Overview
1. Shutter button
2. Flash
3. Self-timer LED
4. Power button
5. Lens
6. Earphone jack
Front V iew
7. Flash /Battery charge LED
8. Image Saving LED
9. Capture/ Playback/MP3 mode button
10. LCD screen on/off button
11. Menu/Left button
12. LCD screen
13. Up/ Previous button
14. Right/Flash /Play/ Pause button
15. Reset button
16. Down/ Next button
Back V iew
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17. Hand Strap Holder
18. SD card slot
19. Tripod mount
20. USB port
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Side V iew
21. USB plug
22.USB port
23. Tripod mount
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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
• Charging the Battery...................................................................10
• Turning the Camera On and Off ...................................................14
• Reset Feature.............................................................................15
• Checking the Battery Power Level................................................15
• How to Navigate Menus ..............................................................16
2 Camera Setting ...............................................................................17
• Checking Camera Status ............................................................. 17
• Camera Modes .......................................................................... 22
• Drive Mode ................................................................................23
• Setup Menu ...............................................................................24
• Formatting the Internal Memory...................................................25
• Setting the Current Date and Time ...............................................25
• Auto Power Save Setting ............................................................27
• Setting the Beep Sound On/Off ...................................................28
• Setting Frequency ......................................................................29
• Setting Display Language ........................................................... 30
• Setting the Date Stamp On and Off..............................................31
• Resetting to Default Settings.......................................................32
• Switching the Information Display and LCD Screen On and Off...... 33
3 Taking Pictures............................................................................... 35
• Taking a Picture......................................................................... 35
• Setting Flash Mode.................................................................... 36
• Setting Self-timer ...................................................................... 38
• Zoom Feature............................................................................ 39
• Setting the Image Size and Quality ............................................. 40
• Setting Exposure Compensation ..................................................42
• Setting the White Balance for Pictures ........................................ 43
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4 Recording Video Clips ..................................................................... 44
• Recording Video Clips ................................................................ 44
• Setting Video Resolution............................................................ 45
• Setting the White Balance for Video Clips .................................... 46
5 Reviewing and Managing Pictures and Video Clips.............................. 47
• Reviewing the Pictures................................................................47
• Reviewing Picture and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail ......................47
• Auto Play.................................................................................. 48
• Playing the Video Clip .................................................................51
• Protect or Unprotect Picture (s ) or Video Clip( s).............................52
• Deleting Picture( s) or Video Clip (s) ............................................. 53
6 Listening to the Music..................................................................... 54
• Adding and Removing the Songs to and from the Camera.............. 54
• Listening to the Music .................................................................55
• Key Lock Feature ........................................................................55
• Adjusting the Volume ..................................................................56
• Setting Repeat On/Off ................................................................56
7 Print Settings ..................................................................................57
• About PictBridge ........................................................................57
• DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ............................................... 58
8 Using SD (Secure Digital) Card .........................................................67
• Using the SD Card ......................................................................67
• To Copy Pictures and Video Clips from Internal Memory to a Memory
Card ..........................................................................................70
9 Installing the Software onto a Computer............................................71
• Installing the Software................................................................71
• Software Included with Your Camera ...........................................73
• Computer System Requirements ..................................................75
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10 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips To Your Computer ...................76
• Before You Transfer Files.............................................................76
• Connecting to Your Computer......................................................77
• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips ...........................................78
11 Troubleshooting Problems.............................................................. 80
12 Getting Help ................................................................................. 84
• Polaroid Online Services............................................................. 84
• Customer Support ..................................................................... 84
• ArcSoft Sof tware Help............................................................... 84
13 Appendix ..................................................................................... 85
• Technical Specications ............................................................. 85
• Storage Capacities .....................................................................87
• Uninstalling Polaroid izone550™ driver ( PC Only) .......................... 90
• Camera Default Settings .............................................................91
• Using Your Battery .....................................................................92
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance.................................................92
• Regulatory Information .............................................................. 93
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1 Getting Started
The izone550™ digital camera is thinner yet more powerful than any
Polaroid digital camera ever before. It is handsome, compact, smart
enough to pose as a fashion accessory. Inside, it has got the high
resolution and advanced performance to get your pictures noticed.
• Snow white color with rened surface nish
• New large 2.0-inch LCD screen for easy image preview and
playback
• First in the Polaroid brand to include a MP3 feature
• With 5.0 megapixels to capture and print every detail
• Selectable image size, quality, exposure compensation and
white balance
• Effor tless plug-and-printing and downloads
• It offers everything in the box you need to create and edit
images that will amaze you.
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• Camera Package Contents
Hand S trap AC Adapter
USB Ca ble
izone550™
The CD -R OM includ es
Polaroid izone55 0™ Camera driver ( PC )
izone™ Photo Base® (P C & Mac )
ArcS oft PhotoP rinter® ( PC & M ac)
Adobe ® Acro bat® Reader™ ( PC & Ma c)
User G uide ( in PD F format)
Regi stration Card
Digital Imaging Product s
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• Attaching the Hand Strap
• Using the Docking Station
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• Charging the Battery
There are four ways to charge the battery. Fully charge the battery for
3 hours with the camera powered off, and for 6 hours with the camera
powered on.
IMPORTANT:
• 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 sufcient 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 (included, DC 5V, 800 mA, with a USB plug) 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 71 “Installing the Software onto a Computer” for further details.
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1. Using the AC adapter via the camera
• 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.
2. Using the AC adapter 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 AC adapter into the USB port on
the docking station.
• 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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3. 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
izone550™ C amera or Dock ing St atio n
USB Se ries “A” Plu g connects to
your PC
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4. 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.
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 button until the LCD Screen
is activated. Press and hold the button
again and the camera will power off.
NOTE:
• Make sure that the Flash / Battery charge LED remains lighted before
shooting.
• The camera is designed with an automatic power-off feature to conser ve
battery life. After a specied 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 battery power is low. Recharge the bat tery
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 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.
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.
1. Press the
button to enter the
menu bar. Press it again to exit.
2. Press the
or
button to select a
menu item. Press the button to
enter the submenu.
Press the
button to return to the
menu
DRIVE MODE
STIL L
VIDEO
D
3. Press the
or
button to select the
desired setting.
SETUP
SETUP
FORMAT
DATE/TIM E
AUTO OF F
BEE P
FREQUENCY
LAN GUAGE
abc
4. Press the button to conrm.
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2 Camera Setting
• Checking Camera Status
Turn on the camera, view the camera’s LCD screen to check which
camera settings are active. If the feature icon is not displayed, it means
particular feature is not activated.
Still Image Mode
1
5
2
3
6
7
4
8
+0.5
2048 X 1536
0007
X1.0
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10
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No. Description Icon Ref. Page
1 Still I mage mode
*
-- -
2 Flash M ode
*
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3 White B alan ce
*
43
4 Self-t imer
38
5 Digit al Zoom Status X1.0......X4.0 39
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No. Description Icon Ref. Page
6 Image R esol utio n 2592 x 1944*
2304 X 1728
204 8 X 1536
640 X 480
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7 Numbe rs of Re main ing Pi ctur es 0007 -- -
8 Expos ure Co mpen sati on Value -2......+2 42
9 Quali ty
*
41
10 SD Card Inserted
-- -
11 Bat tery Power Le vel
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* Default Setting
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Video Mode
X2.0
640 X 4 80
00: 00 :28
1
2
3
4
No. Descri ptio n Icon Ref. Page
1 Video M ode
-- -
2 Recording Indica tor
44
3 Video R esol utio n
640 X 4 80*
320 X 240
45
4 Remaining Time 00:00:28 -- -
* Default Setting
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Playback Mode
160 0 x 1 200
07:55
08/10 /04
0024-0023
07:55
08/10 /04
0024-0023
1
5
2
3
6
7
4
8
00: 02:10
No. Description Icon Ref. Page
1 File Type
-- -
2 Locked File
52
3 Time 07:55 -- -
4 Date 0 8/10/04 ---
5 File Numbe r 0024 -0 023 -- -
6 Histo gram
34
7 Vide o Leng th 00:02:10 ---
8 Play
-- -
Pause
-- -
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MP3 Mode
MP3
1.MP3 3:43
2.MP3 4:02
3.MP3 4:15
1
2
3
4
No. Description Icon Ref. Page
1 Play List MP3....3: 43
2 Volume
56
3 Repeat
56
4 Play Bar
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• Camera Modes
The camera has three working modes,
Capture mode, Playback mode and MP3
mode. You can cycle through them by
pressing the Capture / Playback / MP3
mode button at the back of the camera.
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 35 and “Recording Video Clips” on page 44.
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 47.
MP3 Mode
This mode allows playing or repeat playing MP3 les and turning the
volume up or down. For more details, please refer to “Listening to the
Music” on page 54.
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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
button.
3.
(DRIVE MODE ) is the current selection.
DRIVE MODE
STILL
VIDEO
D
4. Press the button.
5. Press the
or
button to select the desired drive mode.
6. Press the button.
NOTE:
• Still Image mode is the default capture mode.
• This setting is also available in Video mode.
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• 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
button.
3. Press the
or
button to select
(SETUP).
SETUP
SETUP
FORMAT
DATE/TIME
AUTO OFF
BEE P
FREQUENCY
LAN GUAGE
abc
4. Press the button.
5. Press the
or
button to select the desired
setting.
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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. “FORMAT” is the current selection.
SETUP
FORMAT
DATE/ TI ME
AUTO OF F
BEE P
FREQUENCY
: SET
4. Press the button.
5. Press the
or
button to select the desired
setting.
6. Press the button.
REA LLY WANT
TO FOR MAT?
OK
FORMAT
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.
• Setting the Current Date and Time
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
SETUP
: SET
FORMAT
DATE/TIM E
AUTO OF F
BEE P
FREQUENCY
2. Access the Setup menu.
3. Press the
or
button to select “DATE/TIME”.
4. Press the button.
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Setting the date format
5. Press the
or
button to select “DATE
FORMAT”.
6. Press the button.
DATE/TIME
SETUP
DATE FORMAT
: SET
7. Press the
or
button to select the desired
setting.
8. Press the button.
DATE FORMAT
: SET
DD/ MM /YY
MMDD/YY
YY/MM/DD
Setting the date and time
5. “SETUP” is the current selection.
6. Press the button.
DATE/TIME
SETUP
DATE FORMAT
: SET
7. Press the
or
button to adjust the value in
the eld.
8. Press the
button to switch to the next eld.
9. Press the button.
SETUP
DD/ MM /YY
00/ 00 /00
00: 00:00
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 specied 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.
SETUP
SETUP
FORMAT
DATE/TIME
AUTO OFF
BEE P
FREQUENCY
: SET
3. Press the
or
button to select “AUTO OFF”.
4. Press the button.
5. Press the
or
button to select the desired
setting.
6. Press the 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.
SETUP
SETUP
FORMAT
DATE/TIME
AUTO OFF
BEE P
FREQUENCY
: SET
3. Press the
or
button to select “BEEP”.
4. Press the button.
5. Press the
or
button to select the desired
setting.
6. Press the button.
BEEP
ON
OFF
: SET
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• 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.
SETUP
FORMAT
DATE/TIM E
AUTO OF F
BEE P
FREQUENCY
: SET
3. Press the
or
button to select
“FREQUENCY”.
4. Press the button.
5. Press the
or
button to select the desired
setting.
FREQUENCY
50 HZ
60 HZ
: SET
6. Press the button.
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