Polaroid PDC 3000 User Manual

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Polaroid Digital Camera

PDC-3000

User’s Guide for PowerMac/PowerPC or

Windows applications

© Copyright Polaroid Corporation 1997.

All rights reserved.

“Polaroid”, “PDC” and “IQA” are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation, Cambridge, MA, U.S.A. All other product names may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

The embedded PDC-3000 compression software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group. The embedded PDC-3000 file management software is based in part on SanDisk Host Developer’s Tool Kit Ver. 1.1 © Copyright 1996 SanDisk Corp.

7/25/97

Table of Contents

Quick startup

9

1 Introduction

12

Typical PDC-3000 workflow

13

System requirements

14

PowerMac or PowerPC systems

15

PC systems

15

Technical assistance

16

Using this manual

17

2 Setting up

19

Unpacking

19

Optional accessories

21

Setting up the PDC-3000 camera

23

Attaching the camera straps

23

Setting the SCSI ID

24

Installing and charging the batteries

27

2

Connecting the camera to your PowerMac or PowerPC

32

If the PDC-3000 is the only SCSI device

34

If your PowerMac or PowerPC has other SCSI devices 35

Connecting to an Apple PowerBook

36

Installing PDC software on your PowerMac/PowerPC

38

Verifying camera internal settings from your

 

PowerMac/PowerPC

42

Connecting the camera to your PC

43

If the PDC-3000 is the only SCSI device

45

If your PC has other SCSI devices

46

Installing the PDC software on your PC

48

Verifying camera internal settings from your PC

52

Disconnecting the camera from your computer

53

3 Using the PDC-3000 camera

56

 

 

Getting acquainted

58

LCD panel

63

Viewfinder indicators

67

Sound indicators

68

Camera modes

70

Automatic shutoff

71

3

Taking pictures

72

Inserting a CompactFlash card

72

Removing the CompactFlash card

73

Turning on the camera

74

Setting to stand-alone mode

75

Selecting a picture compression level

76

Selecting Capture mode

80

Setting the camera for current lighting conditions

81

Holding the camera

82

Framing and taking the picture

82

If you see a viewfinder warning

84

Using flash

86

Using Auto Focus

88

Using Focus Lock

89

Compensating for back lighting

90

Labeling pictures

92

Editing the default picture label

93

Editing a single picture label

97

Erasing pictures

99

Erasing a single picture

100

Erasing all pictures

104

Turning sound indicators on and off

106

Choosing LCD panel display options

108

Choosing a distance display mode

108

Choosing the Capture mode display

109

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4 Using the PDC-3000 with your PowerMac/PowerPC113

The PDC windows

114

Transfer Pictures window

115

Take Pictures window

116

Set Preferences window

118

Working with pictures in the camera

120

Viewing pictures in the camera

120

Selecting thumbnails

123

Previewing pictures

124

Viewing picture information

126

Rotating pictures

126

Editing a picture label

127

Transferring pictures to your computer one at a time 128

Transferring multiple pictures to your computer

131

Choosing IQA processing options

135

Choosing a file format

139

Deleting pictures from the camera

141

Working with PDN pictures saved on your computer

142

Opening a folder

143

Working with pictures on a CompactFlash card

145

Operating the camera from the PowerMac/PowerPC

146

Changing operating preferences

150

Available options

150

Changing the preferences

153

5

Releasing the camera from computer control

157

Releasing the camera

157

Restoring computer control

158

5 Using the PDC-3000 with your PC

159

 

 

The PDC window

160

Take Pictures tab

161

Transfer Pictures tab

162

Set Preferences tab

164

Working with pictures in the camera

166

Viewing pictures in the camera

166

Selecting thumbnails

169

Previewing pictures

170

Viewing picture information

172

Rotating pictures

173

Editing a picture label

173

Transferring pictures to your computer one at a time 174

Transferring multiple pictures to your computer

177

Choosing IQA processing options

181

Choosing a file format

186

Deleting pictures from the camera

188

Working with PDN pictures saved on your computer

189

Opening a folder

189

Working with pictures on a CompactFlash card

191

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Operating the camera from the PC

192

Changing operating preferences

198

Available options

198

Changing the preferences

201

Releasing the camera from computer control

205

Releasing the camera

205

Restoring computer control

206

6 Maintenance and troubleshooting

208

 

 

Caring for the PDC-3000 camera

208

Caring for the camera batteries

209

Recommended battery types

210

Charging the batteries in the camera

211

Charging the batteries outside the camera

213

Replacing the camera batteries

218

Caring for CompactFlash cards

219

Purchasing additional CompactFlash cards

219

Initializing CompactFlash cards

219

Troubleshooting error messages

223

Troubleshooting SCSI connection problems

228

PowerMac/PowerPC SCSI ID conflicts

228

Windows 95 SCSI ID registry entries

228

7

PDC-3000 full one-year warranty

229

Service

230

Radio and television interference

231

PDC-3000 camera specifications

234

 

 

Required printer settings for IQA

237

 

 

Canon BJC-4100 Printer

238

Epson Stylus Color II Printer

239

HP 680/682 Printer

242

HP 820/850/855/870 Printer

244

Software license agreement

246

 

 

Polaroid Offices and Service Centers

251

 

 

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Quick startup

For more information, see the page indicated.

Setting up

Page

 

 

 

(PowerMac or

Page

 

 

PowerPC)

(PC/Windows)

 

Steps

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1

Unpack the PDC-3000 camera.

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2

Set the camera’s SCSI ID.

27

27

3

Install and charge the camera batteries.

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43

4

Connect the camera to your computer.

38

48

5

Install the PDC software on your

 

 

 

computer.

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6

Set the camera internal settings (date,

 

 

 

time, user name, etc.).

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Taking pictures

Page

 

 

 

(PowerMac or

Page

 

 

PowerPC)

(PC/Windows)

 

Steps

53

53

1

Disconnect the PDC-3000 camera

 

 

 

from the computer.

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72

2

Insert a CompactFlash card.

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74

3

Turn on the camera.

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81

4

Set the camera for the current lighting

 

 

 

conditions (daylight, incandescent or

 

 

 

fluorescent).

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82

5

Frame and take a picture.

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92

6

Label your pictures (optional).

10

Viewing and transferring the pictures in the camera

Page

Page

 

 

(PowerMac or

(PC/Windows)

 

Steps

PowerPC)

 

 

 

32

43

1

Connect the camera to the computer.

120

166

2

View thumbnails (small

 

 

 

representations) of the pictures stored

 

 

 

in the camera.

127

173

3

Select and transfer the pictures to the

 

 

 

computer.

141

188

4

Delete the pictures from the camera.

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1 Introduction

The Polaroid PDC-3000 Digital Camera captures highquality color pictures electronically, using a unique, millionpixel CCD (charge coupled device). PDC-3000 pictures contain up to 16.7 million colors and can be saved as high resolution (600x800 pixels) or super-high resolution (1200x1600 pixels) pictures.

The PDC-3000 has all the features of an automatic compact 35mm camera, including automatic exposure, electronic flash and automatic focus. These features produce correct exposure, accurate colors and sharp focus under a great variety of picture-taking conditions. Manual overrides are also provided for unusual conditions.

In its highest quality picture-taking mode, the PDC-3000 camera stores up to 30 pictures on a removeable, matchbooksize, 15-megabyte CompactFlash card. Using the camera’s 10:1 image compression mode, you can store up to 150 pictures on a 15-megabyte card. Additional CompactFlash cards are available in various capacities, and can be purchased separately to provide more storage.

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Using the PowerMac/PowerPC or Microsoft Windows software provided with the camera, you can view the pictures taken with the PDC-3000 camera, optimize them for a selected monitor or printer, and transfer them to the computer. You can then use an image-processing application to edit, save and print the pictures.

When the camera is connected to your computer, you can control the camera and take pictures via the computer keyboard and mouse. This is useful when the camera is used in a stationary setup.

Typical PDC-3000 workflow

To help you understand the full capabilities of the PDC-3000 camera, a typical workflow sequence is presented below. After you become familiar with PDC-3000 features, you can use the camera in other ways to best suit your imaging needs.

1Take pictures with the camera (Chapter 3).

2Connect the camera to your computer (Chapter 2).

3Use your computer to view the pictures stored on the camera CompactFlash card (Chapter 4 for PowerMac or PowerPC, Chapter 5 for PCs).

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4Select the pictures you want to keep and transfer them to the computer (Chapter 4 or 5).

5Edit or enhance any of the pictures using an image-processing application such as Adobe Photoshop. (See instructions with the application.)

6Print the picture or use it in another application, such as a desktop publishing application. (See instructions with the application.)

As an alternative sequence for studio or other stationary setups, you can leave the PDC-3000 camera permanently attached to the computer. With the camera connected to the computer, you can operate the camera controls and take pictures using the computer’s display, keyboard or mouse.

System requirements

Using the PDC software to view and manipulate pictures taken with the PDC-3000 camera requires the following hardware and software. If you do not have the required configuration, contact your Polaroid dealer.

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PowerMac or PowerPC· A PowerMac or PowerPC family computer or compatible systems with a PowerPC processor and 24 megabytes (MB) of RAM.

(32 MB is recommended.)

 

· Apple system software version 7.5 or later.

 

· An image-processing application, such as Adobe Photoshop,

 

compatible with Adobe Photoshop plug-in modules, is

 

recommended for working with PDC-3000 pictures. If you

 

do not have such an application, you can use PDC Direct

 

(provided and installed as part of the PDC software) to

 

optimize and transfer pictures from the camera and to

 

control the camera from the computer.

PC systems

· An IBM PC or compatible, with at least a 66 MHz Pentium-

 

class processor and 24 megabytes (MB) of RAM (32 MB

 

recommended).

 

· Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows NT.

 

· An ASPI-compliant SCSI adapter and the appropriate

 

Windows 95 or Windows NT drivers.

 

· A video adapter and monitor capable of displaying 24-bit

 

color (16.7 million colors) is recommended for optimal

 

display of PDC-3000 pictures. (PDC software can be used

 

with adapters and monitors capable of displaying fewer

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colors, but the quality of pictures displayed on the monitor may not be satisfactory.)

·A TWAIN-compliant image-processing application, such as Adobe Photoshop, is recommended for working with PDC3000 pictures. If you do not have such an application, you can use PDC Direct (provided and installed as part of the PDC software) to optimize and transfer pictures from the camera and to control the camera from the computer.

Technical assistance

From within the U.S.A., call Polaroid toll-free at 1-800-432- 5355, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.(Eastern time). Polaroid offers a variety of Customer Support Services; call for details and applicable fees. You can also write to Polaroid Electronic Imaging Technical Support, 565 Technology Square 3B, Cambridge, MA 02139.

In Canada, call toll-free at 1-800-268-6970. Outside the U.S.A. and Canada, please contact the Polaroid office nearest you. See Polaroid Offices and Service Centers on page 251.

Technical support is also available over the Internet. Connect to the Polaroid World Wide Web site at http://www.polaroid.com.

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Using this manual

This book explains how to set up and use your Polaroid PDC-3000 camera. It also includes the procedures for installing the PDC software on your PowerMac or PowerPC computer or PC, and for taking, viewing and saving pictures taken with the PDC-3000 camera. To use these instructions, you should be familiar with the operation of your PowerMac/PowerPC computer or PC with the Microsoft Windows 95 operating system.

Here’s what you’ll find inside:

Quick startup: Summarizes instructions for setting up the PDC-3000 camera and software, and for taking pictures and transferring them to the computer.

1Introduction: Briefly describes the PDC-3000 camera, lists system requirements and explains how to obtain technical assistance.

2Setting up: Explains how to install the camera batteries, install the PDC software on your PowerMac/PowerPC computer or PC, and connect the PDC-3000 camera to your computer.

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3Using the PDC-3000 camera: Explains the PDC-3000 camera controls, and provides instructions for taking and labeling pictures.

4Using the PDC-3000 with your PowerMac/PowerPC: Tells you how to use your PowerMac or PowerPC computer to view pictures taken with the PDC-3000 camera, how to optimize and transfer them from the camera to your PowerMac or PowerPC, and how to operate the camera from your computer.

5Using the PDC-3000 with your PC: Tells you how to use your IBM-compatible computer and Windows to view pictures taken with the PDC-3000 camera, how to optimize and transfer them from the camera to your PC, and how to operate the camera from your PC.

6Maintenance and troubleshooting: Contains battery and CompactFlash card information, solutions to problems that might occur, and warranty and service information.

Appendixes: Contain camera specifications, required printer settings for using the IQA image enhancement features, software license agreements and Polaroid locations worldwide.

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Polaroid PDC 3000 User Manual

2 Setting up

Unpacking

Listed below are the components in the PDC-3000 camera package. If any is missing, contact your dealer immediately.

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aPDC-3000 camera with 38mm-equivalent lens

bHand strap

cShoulder strap

dPower adapter/trickle charger: Recharges the NiCad batteries in the camera and provides power for the camera while the batteries are charging.

eCamera batteries: Four “AA” NiCad rechargeable batteries.

fSCSI cable (2 meter) and DB25/50 pin Centronics adapter:

Connect the PDC-3000 camera to a PowerMac/PowerPC computer or PC SCSI port.

gRemoveable CompactFlash card: Stores the pictures taken by the camera. Addional cards can be purchased for increasing storage capacity.

hSoftware diskettes (or CD-ROM): PDC Plug-in software for PowerMac/PowerPC and Windows, TWAIN driver (for Windows 95 and Windows NT only) and Polaroid PDC Direct camera utility software for PowerMac/PowerPC and Windows.

Note: Please be sure to fill out and return the registration card packed with the PDC-3000 camera. As a registered owner, you will be among the first to receive information about PDC software updates and the availability of new PDC-3000 products.

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WARNING: NOTHING INSIDE THE PDC-3000 CAMERA

EXCEPT THE BATTERIES IS USER-SERVICEABLE. TO

AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGING THE

CAMERA OR VOIDING THE WARRANTY, DO NOT

DISASSEMBLE THE CAMERA.

Optional accessories

You may have also purchased one or more of the following optional accessories for the PDC-3000 camera. (Any necessary instructions are packaged with each accessory.)

60mm-equivalent lens: Interchangeable lens for enlarging more distant subjects.

SCSI host adapter: Adapter board for adding a SCSI port to IBM-compatible computers (PCs) for communicating with the PDC-3000 camera and other SCSI devices.

SlimSCSI adapter kit: Adapter, 1-meter cable and software for connecting the PDC-3000 camera to the PCMCIA slot of a PC notebook computer.

CompactFlash card reader kit: Hardware and software for transferring pictures from a CompactFlash card directly to a computer without using the PDC-3000 camera.

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110-volt 5-hour battery charger: Fully charges the PDC-3000 NiCad batteries in 5 hours from AC power.

3-amp power supply: Allows operation of the PDC-3000 camera from AC power with the NiCad batteries removed.

12-volt auto adapter and recharger: Recharges the batteries in the camera and provides power for the camera from an automotive lighter socket.

Studio kit: Camera accessories and software for using the PDC-3000 in a studio setting and manually controlling effective film speed, aperture, shutter speed and focus.

1-meter SCSI cable: Maximum recommended length cable for connecting the PDC-3000 camera to Apple PowerBook computers. (The 2-meter cable provided with the PDC-3000 is not recommended for use with PowerBook computers.)

Carrying case: Soft case with shoulder strap for the PDC3000 camera and accessories.

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Setting up the PDC-3000 camera

Attaching the camera A hand strap and a shoulder strap are provided with the straps PDC-3000 camera. To help prevent damage to the camera

and to make camera handling easier, attach one or the other. (You cannot attach both at the same time.)

To attach a strap, connect the ends of the strap to the eyelets on the front and the back of the camera. Slide the plastic sleeve on each hook toward the eyelet until it snaps to lock the strap securely.

 

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Setting the SCSI ID The PDC-3000 camera is a Small Computer Systems Interface (SCSI) device. You can connect up to seven SCSI devices to your computer, one to another in a SCSI chain.

Note: If you are connecting the PDC-3000 camera to an IBM PC or compatible computer, the computer must have an ASPI-compliant SCSI adapter. (See System requirements on page 14.)

The PDC-3000 camera’s SCSI ID is preset to 4 at the factory. You do not need to change this number unless another SCSI device in the chain is already using it. To determine whether 4 is already being used, check the user guides of the other devices or run a SCSI utility program.

WARNING: EACH SCSI DEVICE CONNECTED TO

YOUR COMPUTER MUST HAVE ITS OWN UNIQUE ID

NUMBER SO YOUR COMPUTER CAN DISTINGUISH IT

FROM OTHER ATTACHED SCSI DEVICES. USING TWO

OR MORE DEVICES WITH THE SAME ID NUMBER

CAN CAUSE THEM TO MALFUNCTION. YOU CAN

LOSE DATA AS A RESULT.

If the PDC-3000 is your only external SCSI device or no other device in the chain is using ID 4, skip the rest of this section and go on to Installing and charging the batteries on page 27. If you must change the camera’s SCSI ID, use the following steps:

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1Make sure the camera power is off and the camera is disconnected from the computer. If the camera is on, turn it off by pressing the power button (a).

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2 Open the connector cover and locate the SCSI ID selector.

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3Insert a small screwdriver into the slot and rotate the selector until the arrow points to the desired SCSI ID.

Note: Do not use 7 or 0, which are customarily reserved for the computer and for PowerMac/PowerPC hard drives. If possible, you should also avoid SCSI ID 3, which is often used for internal CD-ROM drives.

4Close the connector cover.

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Installing and charging The four NiCad “AA” rechargeable batteries packaged with

the batteries

the PDC-3000 camera are shipped uncharged. To use the

 

camera, you must install the batteries and charge them as

 

described below.

1 Press the latch on the side of the battery holder, unlatch the holder and remove it from the camera.

 

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2Unwrap and install the four “AA” NiCad batteries provided, observing the battery orientation label in the battery holder. (Install the two outside batteries first, then install the two inside batteries.)

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WARNING: USE ONLY THE BATTERIES PROVIDED OR THE “AA” NICAD RECHARGEABLE BATTERY TYPES RECOMMENDED ON PAGE 210. OTHER TYPES, SUCH AS ALKALINE OR LITHIUM “AA” BATTERIES, WILL NOT OPERATE THE CAMERA, AND MAY CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE THE CAMERA IF YOU ATTEMPT TO CHARGE THEM AS DESCRIBED BELOW.

3 Engage the battery holder and close it, making sure it latches.

 

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4Open the connector cover and connect the power adapter/trickle charger to the camera and to AC power.

07.CDR

Important: Do not operate the camera until the batteries have charged for about 6 hours. After this 6-hour period, you can use the camera while the batteries continue to charge.

Note: The camera is not operable without the batteries, even if the power adapter/trickle charger is connected.

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