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Polaroid M737T User Manual

User Guide
m737t 7.0 Megapixel Digital Camera
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Product Overview
1. Shutter button
2. Flash
3. Microphone
4. Power button
5. Power on LED
6. Speaker
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7. Auto focus assistant LED
8. Lens
9. Zoom in / T button
10. Mode button
11. LCD touch screen
12. Scene mode button
13. Wrist strap holder
14. W / Zoom out button / Thumbnail button
15. Flash LED
16. Menu button
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18. AV / USB port
19. Tripod mount
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Table of Contents
Product Overview ...........................................................................2
Table of Contents ...........................................................................3
1 Getting Started ..........................................................................6
• Camera Package Contents .........................................................7
• Attaching the Wrist Strap ..........................................................8
• Installing the Battery .................................................................8
• Using Your Battery ...................................................................9
• Charging the Battery .................................................................9
• Checking the Battery Level ......................................................11
• Turning the Camera On and Off ...............................................11
2 Camera Settings ........................................................................12
• Checking Camera Status ........................................................ 12
• Capture Modes ......................................................................12
• Playback Mode .......................................................................15
• Camera Modes ....................................................................... 16
• How to Navigate Menus .......................................................... 16
• Setup Menu .......................................................................... 17
• Setting Date and Time ...........................................................18
• Setting Auto Power Off ..........................................................19
• Setting the Beep Sound On / Off ..............................................20
• Adjusting Volume Control ........................................................ 21
• Setting the Display Language ................................................. 22
• Setting the Date Stamp On / Off .............................................23
• Adjusting the LCD Brightness ...................................................24
• Turning Sequence Number On / Off ..........................................25
• Resetting to Default Settings ..................................................26
• Cancelling the Startup Image ..................................................27
• Setting Panel Calibration ........................................................28
• Choosing the Media for Storage ............................................... 29
3 Taking Pictures .........................................................................30
• Taking Pictures in Normal Mode ...............................................30
• Taking Pictures in Different Scene Shooting Modes ....................32
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• Setting Hot Key in Still Image Mode................. .........................35
• Setting Flash Mode ............................................................35
• Setting Self-timer ...............................................................37
• Turning the Information Display On/Off in Still Image Mode.. ...39
• Taking Pictures in Macro Mode..... ....................................... 40
• Setting Exposure Compensation ...............................................41
• Setting the ISO ..................................................................... 42
• Setting White Balance ............................................................. 43
• Setting Shutter Speed. ............................................................ 45
• Setting Light Metering .............................................................46
• Setting the Picture Resolution and Compression .........................47
• Setting the Sharpness ............................................................50
• Zoom Feature .......................................................................51
• Turning the Auto-Focus Assist Beam On and Off ........................ 53
• Specifying the Quick Review Period .........................................54
• Selecting Focus Area ..............................................................55
4 Recording Video Clips ................................................................56
• Recording Video Clips ............................................................56
• Setting Exposure Compensation for Video Clips .........................57
• Setting White Balance for Video Clips ....................................... 58
• Setting Video Resolution .........................................................60
• Setting Hot Key in Video Mode ................................................61
• Turning the Information Display On/Off in Video Mode.. .......... 61
• Setting Video Resolution... ..................................................62
5 Managing Pictures and Video Clips .............................................. 63
• Reviewing Pictures and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail ................ 63
• Protecting/Unprotecting Picture(s) and Video Clip(s) ....................64
• Running a Slide Show .............................................................65
• Copy to Card ........................................................................66
• Copy from Card ....................................................................67
• Turning the Information Display On/Off in Playback Mode.. ..........68
• Setting On-Board Editor OBE .................................................... 69
• Rotating the Displayed Picture .............................................69
• Image Cropping ..................................................................70
• Color Enhancing the Image ..................................................71
• Red-eye Removal ...............................................................72
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• Saving Your Pictures Using SAVE.... .....................................73
• Saving as Pictures Using SAVE AS... ....................................74
• Deleting Pictures or Video Clip(s) .............................................75
• Viewing Pictures and Video Clips on a TV ................................77
6 Print Settings ............................................................................ 79
• About PictBridge .................................................................... 79
• About DPOF ......................................................................... 87
7 Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card ..............................................89
• Using the SD Card .................................................................. 89
• Formatting a SD card .............................................................92
8 Installing the Software onto a Computer ......................................93
• Installing the Software ............................................................93
• Software Included with Your Camera ........................................95
• About ArcSoft Panorama Maker® 4 ...........................................96
• Computer System Requirements .............................................100
9 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer ....................101
• Before Transferring Files ........................................................ 101
• Connecting to Your Computer ................................................ 101
• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer .................102
10 Troubleshooting Problems ....................................................... 104
11 Getting Help .........................................................................107
• Polaroid Online Services ........................................................ 107
• ArcSoft Software Help ..........................................................107
12 Appendix .............................................................................. 108
• Technical specifications ........................................................108
• Storage Capacities ................................................................110
• Uninstalling Polaroid m737t Driver (PC only) ............................ 113
• Camera Default Settings ........................................................114
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance ........................................... 116
• Regulatory Information .......................................................... 117
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1 Getting Started
Thank you for selecting the new Polaroid m737t digital camera for your imaging needs. The m737t comes equipped with a powerful 7.0 Megapixels CCD sensor, 3.0-inch bright color LTPS TFT LCD touch panel, high quality optics and many manual settings and options.
Outstanding features that your m737t digital camera has:
• A high quality glass lens system for exposures from 10cm to infinity including 3 times optical and 4 times digital zoom modes.
• Built-in flash with 4 modes (Auto, Flash off, Flash Always and Red-eye Reduction).
• Free to edit your images and print your pictures by Pictbridge.
• Large 3.0 inch LCD touch panel for easier image preview and review.
• Convenient multiple shooting modes for more accurate reproduction of pictures.
• Touch-screen functions at your fingertip.
• User-friendly Hot Key function.
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• Camera Package Contents
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Quick Start Guide
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Polaroid m737t Camera Driver (PC)
Arcsoft Panorama Maker® 4 (PC & Mac)
ArcSoft PhotoStudio® 5.5 (PC) / 4.3 (Mac)
ArcSoft VideoImpression® 2 (PC & Mac)
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™ (PC & Mac)
User Guide (in PDF format)
AC Adapter
Battery Charger
USB Cable
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Registration Card
Skin
Wrist Strap
AV Cable
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• Attaching the Wrist Strap
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• Installing the Battery
One Lithium rechargeable battery is supplied with the product. For detailed instructions on battery usage, please see “Using Your Batteries” on page 9.
1. Slide the block right as illustrated. Then release it, the door will
automatically open.
2. Insert the battery as shown, ensuring you follow the +/- signs
correctly.
3. Press the battery door downwards until you hear a click.
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• Using Your Battery
Limit the following activities that reduces battery life:
• Reviewing your pictures on the LCD screen.
• Excessive use of the flash.
WARNING!
• The battery should be replaced by an adult.
• Use recommended or equivalent type of battery only.
• Insert the battery in the correct orientation.
• Remove exhausted battery from the camera immediately.
• Do not short the supply terminals.
• Please dispose the battery properly.
• Remove battery from the camera when not in use.
These instructions should be retained for future reference.
• Charging the Battery
After purchasing and before its first use, charge the battery for 8 hours initially and about 2.5 hours for subsequent charging.
1. Install the battery as shown, and press the battery downwards onto the charger till you hear a clicking sound. Make sure the battery is securely seated in the battery slot.
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2. Connect the plug to the charger as shown and connect the adapter to the household power outlet.
Battery Charge LED in Red Charge is in progress.
Battery Charge LED in Green Charge is complete.
NOTE:
• The AC adapter will stop operation once the battery is fully charged. It is
recommended to disconnect the AC adapter from the charger when the battery charge LED turns green.
• Only use the included AC adapter with the battery charger. Otherwise,
damage may occur.
Only use the supplied Lithium Ion rechargeable battery with this camera. This rechargeable battery should last for the life of the camera, but as is the case with all rechargeable batteries that the actual charge held may decline with use. Should it ever become necessary to replace the rechargeable battery, please contact your distributor or visit www.
polaroid.com for more information on replacement or backup batteries.
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• Checking the Battery Level
(POWER)
Check the battery power level before taking pictures.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Check the battery power level that appears on the LCD screen.
Battery power is full.
Battery power is adequate.
Battery power is low.
Battery power is exhausted. Please
replace the battery.
• Turning the Camera On and Off
1. Press the (POWER) button to turn on
the camera.
2. Press the
turn the power off.
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• 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.
• Capture Modes
Still Image Mode
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10 Shake Warning
11 Hot Key 35
12 Histogram
13 Internal Memory/ SD Card
14 Optical & Digital Zoom Bar 51
15 Current Shutter Speed 1/8 45
16 F No. F 5.2
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Video Mode
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2 Record Indicator
3 RecordingTime 00:00:03 56
4 Video Size 640 X 480 / 320 X 240 60
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• Camera Modes
Mode Button
The camera has three working modes, Capture mode, Playback mode and Video mode. Pressing the mode button switches Capture mode and Playback mode, pressing button and touch Video to enter Video mode.
S Button
• How to Navigate Menus
Menus are used to select capture and play settings, as well as other camera settings like the Date/Time and Auto Power Off. When an item is highlighted in red, it indicates the current setting.
1. Press the button to enter main menu.
2. Click or .
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Exposure
ISO
Shutter Speed
Light
Metering
1/2
SETUP
Auto
Date/Time
Power Off
Language
Volume
1/3
White
Balance
Resolution
Beep Sound
Date Stamp
• Setup Menu
You can change the basic settings of the camera in Capture mode and Video mode. Here we take the mode for an example.
1. Press the button and touch button to enter SETUP.
2. Touch any settng you want to enter, the option will be accessed and takes effect immediately.
3. Touch the and button to scroll up and down. Touch the button to return to previous menu. Touch the button to exit from menu wind ow.
Menu Button
SETUP
Auto
Date/Time
Volume
Power Off
Language
Beep Sound
Date Stamp
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Date
Date/Time
Time
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• Setting the Date and Time
YYYYMMMMDD
1. Touch the button to access SETUP.
2. Touch the Date / Time option.
Setting Date
3. Select Date.
4. Touch and button to adjust the value
5. Touch
Setting Time
3. Touch Time.
4. Touch up and button to adjust the value
5. Touch button to return to previous
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in the field. The currently adjusted value will take effect immediately.
button to return to previous menu, and button to exit from the menu window.
in each field. When adjusted, the desired change will take effect immediately.
menu, and button to exit from the menu window.
NOTE:
• This setting is also available in (Video) mode.
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• Setting Auto Power Off
The camera performs the following power save operation to conserve battery power.
Date/Time
Volume
1/3
SETUP
Auto
Power Off
Language
Beep Sound
Date Stamp
Auto Power Off
1. Touch the button to access SETUP.
2. Touch Auto Power Off button.
3. Select the option you desire. When adjusted, the desired change will take effect immediately.
Off
4. Touch
button to return to previous
1 Min 3 Mins
menu, and button to exit from the menu window.
1 Min / 3 Mins The camera is designed to switch off automatically to
save battery life after the specified period of inactivity.
Off The power saving function is not active.
NOTE:
• This setting is also available in (Video) mode.
• Auto power off is automatically disabled under any one of the following conditions: a While the camera is recording a video clip.
b While the camera is running a slide show.
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• Setting the Beep Sound On / Off
The beep sound can be turned on and off in the SETUP menu. When the beep sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you press any of the buttons.
1. Touch the button to access SETUP.
2. Touch Beep Sound button.
3. Select the option you desire. When
adjusted, the desired change will take effect immediately.
4. Touch button to return to previous menu, and button to exit from the menu
window.
NOTE:
• This setting is also available in (Video) mode.
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SETUP
Auto
Date/Time
Power Off
Language
Volume
1/3
Off
Beep Sound
Date Stamp
Beep Sound
On
• Adjusting Volume Control
Volume can be adjusted for beep sounds and video clips.
1. Touch the button to access SETUP.
2. Touch Volume button.
3. Touch and to adjust the volume to your satisfaction. The currently adjusted
value will take effect immediately.
4. Touch button to return to previous menu, and button to exit from the menu
window.
NOTE:
• This setting is also available in (Video) mode.
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Date/Time
Volume
1/3
SETUP
Auto
Power Off
Language
Beep Sound
Date Stamp
Volume
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• Setting the Display Language
Under this setting, you can select the language you prefer for the LCD screen.
1. Touch the button to access SETUP.
2. Touch Language button.
3. Click a language you want to operate.
The current selected option will take effect immediately.
4. Touch button to return to previous menu, and button to exit from the menu
window.
NOTE:
• This setting is also available in (Video) mode.
SETUP
Auto
Date/Time
Volume
Power Off
Language
Beep Sound
Date Stamp
1/3
Language
English Deutsch Français
Italino
Espanol
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Language
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࡬฿ᇖ໚
2/2
Português
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• Setting the Date Stamp On / Off
Use the date stamp setting to imprint the date on your pictures. Make sure the date is correct before setting the date stamp on.
1. Touch the button to access SETUP.
2. Touch Date Stamp button.
3. Select the option you desire. When
adjusted, the desired change will take effect immediately.
4. Touch button to return to previous menu, and button to exit from the menu window.
NOTE:
• This setting is also available in (Video) mode.
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SETUP
Auto
Date/Time
Power Off
Language
Volume
1/3
Date Stamp
Date/Time Date Off
Beep Sound
Date Stamp
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• Adjusting the LCD Brightness
This setting enables you to adjust the brightness for the LCD screen.
1. Touch the button to access SETUP.
2. Click and to scroll to previous and next page. Touch LCD Brightness button to access.
3. Touch and to adjust LCD brightness.
The currently adjusted brightness will take effect immediately.
4. Touch button to return to previous menu, and button to exit from the menu
window.
NOTE:
• This setting is also available in (Video) mode.
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SETUP
LCD
Format
Brightness
Default
Opening
Setting
2/3
Sequnce No.
Panel
Calibration
LCD Brightness
• Turning Sequence Number On / Off
The operating process below shows how to select the way file numbers are assigned.
1. Touch the button to access SETUP.
2. Click and to scroll to previous and next page. Touch Sequence No. button to access.
3. Select the option you desire. When
adjusted, the desired change will take effect immediately.
Brightness
2/3
LCD
Default Setting
SETUP
Format
Opening
Off On
Sequnce No.
Panel
Calibration
Sequence No.
4. Touch button to return to previous menu, and button to exit from the menu window.
On The file numbers are reassigned to the start each time when any
images are removed from the memory card or internal memory is formatted. New images recorded on the memory card with existing files are given the next available number.
Off A file number is assigned to a recorded image and memorized and
images recorded onto a memory card start from the next number.
NOTE:
• This setting is also available in (Video) mode.
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• Resetting to Default Setting
Default setting can be restored by the following steps (For more instructions, please see “Camera Default Settings” on page 114).
1. Touch the button to access SETUP.
2. Click and to scroll to previous screen or next page. Touch Default Setting.
3. Select the option you desire. When
adjusted, the desired change will take effect immediately.
4. Touch button to return to previous
SETUP
LCD
Format
Brightness
Default
Opening
Setting
2/3
Return Menu Setting To Defaults
Cancel OK
Sequnce No.
Calibration
Default Setting
menu, and button to exit from the menu window.
NOTE:
• Selecting Cancel will cancel the operation and exit from the menu window.
• This setting is also available in (Video) mode.
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Panel
• Canceling the Startup Image
A startup animation image appears on the LCD screen for a few seconds when the camera powers on.
You may cancel displaying the startup image according to the following steps:
1. Touch the
button to access SETUP.
2. Click and to scroll to previous screen
or next page. Touch Opening button to access.
3. Select the option you desire. When
adjusted, the desired change will take effect immediately.
4. Touch button to return to previous
menu, and button to exit from the menu window.
NOTE:
•This setting is also available in (Video) mode.
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Brightness
2/3
Default
Setting
LCD
SETUP
Format
Opening
Off On
Sequnce No.
Panel
Calibration
Opening
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• Setting Panel Calibration
1. Touch the button to access SETUP.
2. Click and to scroll to previous screen or next page. Touch Panel Calibration button to access.
Brightness
Default Setting
2/3
SETUP
LCD
Format
Sequnce No.
Panel
Opening
Calibration
3. Click the center of system will automatically calibrate the
at right bottom. The
Click on the center of the bottom-right point
panel.
NOTE:
• This setting is also available in (Video) mode.
• While the camera is powered and there is no response when you touch the
screen, you may need to perform a panel calibration.
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• Choosing the Media for Storage
You can choose your preferred media for images or video clips storage.
1. Touch the button to access SETUP.
2. Click and to scroll to previous screen
Storage
Media
SETUP
Video System
or next page. Touch Media Storage button to access.
3. Select the option you desire. When adjusted, the desired change will take effect
immediately.
4. Touch
button to return to previous
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Storage Media
Internal
Memory
SD Card
Auto
menu, and button to exit from the menu window.
Auto The images or video clips will be stored in your camera
automatically.
Internal Memory The images or video clips will be stored in internal
memory first.
SD Card The images or video clips will be stored in SD card
first.
NOTE:
• This setting is also available in (Video) mode.
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3 Taking Pictures
Before you take pictures, please read this note fi rst:
NOTE:
Never remove the battery while a picture is being saved. Doing so will prevent the current picture from being saved and may corrupt other pictures already stored on the camera’s internal memory or a memory card.
• Taking Pictures in Normal Mode
You can take pictures at approximately 10 cm to infinity.
NOTE:
Most settings are saved by the camera when the power is turned off so that the same setting is automatically available when the power is turned on again. Make sure you verify your settings when turning the camera on again.
1. Press the mode button to set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Frame your subject using the LCD screen.
3. Press the Shutter button halfway to set the exposure and focus. The camera automatically detects the subject. The camera highlights the focus mark in green, indicating the camera is focusing on the subject.
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