Polaroid PDC-2000 User Manual
Polaroid Digital Camera
PDC-2000
User Guide for Macintosh or
Windows applications
high-quality
color
Capture
images
Table of Contents
Quick startup vii
1 Introduction 1
Typical PDC-2000 workflow 2
System requirements 2
Macintosh systems 3
PC systems 3
Technical assistance 3
Using this manual 4
2 Setting up 7
Unpacking 7
Optional accessories 9
Setting up the PDC-2000 camera 10
Attaching the camera straps 10
Setting the SCSI ID 11
Installing and charging the batteries 14
Connecting the camera to your Macintosh 17
If the PDC-2000 is the only SCSI device 18
If your Macintosh has other SCSI devices 19
Connecting to an Apple PowerBook 20
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Setting up your Macintosh for the PDC-2000 21
Installing the plug-in software 21
Installing PDC-2000 Direct 22
Verifying camera internal settings from your Macintosh 22
Connecting the camera to your PC 23
If the PDC-2000 is the only SCSI device 24
If your PC has other SCSI devices 25
Setting up your PC for the PDC-2000 26
Choosing the software to install 26
Installing the TWAIN driver 27
Installing the plug-in software 27
Installing PDC-2000 Direct 28
Verifying camera internal settings from your PC 28
Disconnecting the camera from your computer 29
3 Using the PDC-2000 camera 33
Getting acquainted 34
LCD panel 37
Viewfinder indicators 39
Sound indicators 40
Capture and Index modes 40
Automatic shutoff 41
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Taking pictures 41
Turning on the camera 41
Setting to stand-alone mode 42
Selecting Capture mode 43
Setting the camera for current lighting conditions 43
Holding the camera 44
Framing and taking the picture 44
If you see a viewfinder warning 45
Using flash 46
Using Auto Focus 48
Using Focus Lock 48
Compensating for backlighting 49
Labeling pictures 50
Editing the default picture label 51
Editing a single picture’s label 53
Erasing pictures 55
Erasing a single picture 55
Erasing all pictures 57
Unerasing pictures 58
4 Using the PDC-2000 with your Macintosh 61
The PDC-2000 windows 62
Working with pictures in the camera 65
Viewing pictures in the camera 65
Selecting thumbnails 66
Previewing pictures with PDC-2000 Direct 67
Viewing picture information 67
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Rotating pictures 68
Editing a picture label 68
Transferring pictures from the camera
to the computer 69
Deleting pictures from the camera 71
Operating the camera from the Macintosh 72
Changing operating preferences 75
Available options 75
Changing the preferences 77
Releasing the camera from computer control 80
Releasing the camera 80
Restoring computer control 81
5 Using the PDC-2000 with your PC 83
The PDC-2000 windows 84
Working with pictures in the camera 87
Viewing pictures in the camera 87
Selecting thumbnails 89
Previewing pictures with PDC-2000 Direct 89
Viewing picture information 89
Rotating pictures 90
Editing a picture label 90
Transferring pictures from the camera
to the computer 91
Deleting pictures from the camera 93
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Operating the camera from the PC 94
Changing operating preferences 97
Available options 97
Changing the preferences 99
Releasing the camera from computer control 102
Releasing the camera 102
Restoring computer control 103
6 Maintenance and troubleshooting 105
Caring for the camera batteries 105
Recommended battery types 106
Charging the batteries in the camera 106
Charging the batteries outside the camera 108
Replacing the camera batteries 110
Troubleshooting error messages 111
PDC-2000 full one-year warranty 114
Service 115
Polaroid Offices and Service Centers 116
Radio and television interference 118
PDC-2000 camera specifications 121
Software license agreements 123
Index 129
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Setting up
Quick startup
For more information, see the page indicated.
Page
(Macintosh)
7 7 1 Unpack the PDC-2000 camera.
11 11 2 Set the camera’s SCSI ID.
14 14 3 Install and charge the camera batteries.
17 23 4 Connect the camera to your computer.
21 27 5 Install the PDC-2000 plug-in, TWAIN
75 97 6 Set the camera internal settings (date,
Page
(PC/Windows) Steps
driver or PDC-2000 Direct on your
computer.
time, user name, etc.).
Quick startup vii
Taking pictures
Page
(Macintosh)
29 29 1 Disconnect the PDC-2000 camera from
41 41 2 Turn on the camera.
43 43 3 Set the camera for the current lighting
44 44 4 Frame and take a picture.
50 50 5 Label your pictures (optional).
Page
(PC/Windows) Steps
the computer.
conditions (daylight, incandescent or
fluorescent).
Viewing and transferring the pictures in the camera
Page
(Macintosh)
17 23 1 Connect the camera to the computer.
65 87 2 View thumbnails (small representations)
69 91 3 Select and transfer the pictures to the
Page
(PC/Windows) Steps
of the pictures stored in the camera.
computer.
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71 93 4 Delete the pictures from the camera.
1 Introduction
The Polaroid PDC-2000 Digital Camera captures high-quality
color pictures electronically. PDC-2000 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-2000 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.
Using the Macintosh or Microsoft Windows software
provided with the camera, you can view the pictures taken
with the PDC-2000 camera and transfer them to the
computer. You can then use an image-processing application
to manipulate, enhance, 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 or mouse. This is useful when the camera is used in
a stationary setup.
Introduction 1
Typical PDC-2000 workflow
To help you understand the full capabilities of the PDC-2000
camera, a typical workflow sequence is presented below.
After you become familiar with PDC-2000 features, you can
use the camera in other ways to best suit your imaging needs.
1 Take pictures with the camera (Chapter 3).
2 Connect the camera to your computer (Chapter 2).
3 Use your computer to view the pictures stored in the camera
(Chapter 4 for Macintosh, Chapter 5 for PCs).
4 Select the pictures you want to keep and transfer them to the
computer (Chapter 4 or 5).
5 Edit or enhance any of the pictures using an image-processing
application such as Adobe Photoshop. (See instructions with
the application.)
6 Print 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-2000 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-2000 software to view and manipulate
pictures taken with the PDC-2000 camera requires the
following hardware and software. If you do not have the
required configuration, contact your Polaroid dealer.
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Macintosh systems • A Macintosh family computer with at least a 68020 processor
and 8 megabytes (MB) of RAM. (16 MB is recommended.)
• Apple system software version 7.1 or later.
• An image-processing application, such as Adobe Photoshop,
compatible with Adobe Photoshop plug-in modules, is
recommended for working with PDC-2000 pictures. If you do
not have such an application, you can use PDC-2000 Direct
(packaged with the PDC-2000 camera) to transfer pictures
from the camera and to control the camera from the
computer.
PC systems • An IBM PC or compatible, with at least a 33 MHz 486SX
microprocessor and 8 MB of RAM. (A Pentium processor and
16 MB of RAM is recommended.)
• An ASPI-compliant SCSI adapter.
• A video adapter and monitor capable of displaying 24-bit
color (16.7 million colors) is recommended for optimal
display of PDC-2000 pictures.
• MS-DOS 5.0 or higher.
• Microsoft Windows 3.1 or later.
• An image-processing application, such as Adobe Photoshop,
that is either TWAIN-compliant or compatible with Adobe
Photoshop plug-in modules, is recommended for working
with PDC-2000 pictures. If you do not have such an
application, you can use PDC-2000 Direct (packaged with the
PDC-2000 camera) to transfer pictures from the camera and
to control the camera from the computer.
Technical assi stance
Call toll-free from within the U.S.A.: 1-800-432-5355,
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.(Eastern time), or
fax to: 781-386-9688. You can also contact Polaroid
Introduction 3
Using this manual
Technical Support on CompuServe (“GO Polaroid”) or write
to Polaroid Electronic Imaging Technical Support, 565-3B
Technology Sq., Cambridge, MA 02139.
In Canada, call toll-free: 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 116.
For the latest PDC-2000 product information, updates and
bulletins, access the Polaroid World Wide Web site at
http://www.polaroid.com.
This book explains how to set up and use your Polaroid
PDC-2000 camera. It also includes the procedures for
installing the PDC-2000 software on your Macintosh
computer or PC, and for taking, viewing and saving pictures
taken with the PDC-2000 camera. These instructions assume
that you are familiar with the operation of your Macintosh
computer or PC with Microsoft Windows.
Here’s what you’ll find inside:
Quick startup: Summarizes instructions for setting up the
PDC-2000 camera and software, and for taking pictures and
transferring them to the computer.
1 Introduction: Briefly describes the PDC-2000 camera, lists
system requirements and explains how to obtain technical
assistance.
2 Setting up: Explains how to install the camera batteries,
install the PDC-2000 software on your Macintosh computer
or PC, and connect the PDC-2000 camera to your computer.
3 Using the PDC-2000 camera: Explains the PDC-2000
camera controls, and provides instructions for taking and
labeling pictures.
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4 Using the PDC-2000 with your Macintosh: Tells you how
to use your Macintosh computer to view pictures taken with
the PDC-2000 camera, how to transfer them from the camera
to your Macintosh, and how to operate the camera from your
Macintosh.
5 Using the PDC-2000 with your PC: Tells you how to use
your IBM-compatible computer and Windows to view
pictures taken with the PDC-2000 camera, how to transfer
them from the camera to your PC, and how to operate the
camera from your PC.
6 Maintenance and troubleshooting: Contains
battery-replacement instructions, solutions to problems that
might occur, and warranty and service information.
Introduction 5
Unpacking
2 Setting up
Listed below are the components in the PDC-2000 camera
package. If any is missing, contact your dealer immediately.
a PDC-2000 camera with 38mm-equivalent lens
b Hand strap
c Shoulder strap
d Power adapter/trickle charger: Recharges the NiCad batteries
in the camera and provides power for the camera while the
batteries are charging.
e Camera batteries: Four “AA” NiCad rechargeable batteries.
f SCSI cable (1 meter) and DB25/50 pin Centronics adapter:
Connect the PDC-2000 camera to a Macintosh computer or
PC SCSI port.
g Software diskettes: PDC-2000 plug-in software for Macintosh
and Windows, TWAIN driver (for Windows only) and
Polaroid PDC-2000 Direct camera utility software for
Macintosh and Windows.
Setting up 7
Note: Please be sure to fill out and return the registration card
packed with the PDC-2000 camera. As a registered owner,
you will be among the first to receive information about
PDC-2000 software updates and the availability of new
PDC-2000 products.
WARNING: NOTHING INSIDE THE PDC-2000 CAMERA
EXCEPT THE BATTERIES IS USER-SERVICEABLE. TO
AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGING THE
CAMERA OR VOIDING THE WARRANTY, DO NOT
DISASSEMBLE THE CAMERA.
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Optional accessories
You may have also purchased one or more of the following
optional accessories for the PDC-2000 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-2000 camera and other SCSI devices.
SlimSCSI adapter kit: Adapter, 1-meter cable and software for
connecting the PDC-2000 camera to the PCMCIA slot of a
PC notebook computer.
110-volt 5-hour battery charger: Fully charges the PDC-2000
NiCad batteries in 5 hours from AC power.
12-volt auto adapter and recharger: Recharges the batteries in
the camera and provides power for the camera from an
automotive lighter socket.
2-meter SCSI system cable: Provides extra length for
convenience while taking pictures with the camera connected
to the computer (not for use with Apple PowerBook
computers).
Carrying case: Soft case with shoulder strap for the
PDC-2000 camera and accessories.
Setting up 9
Setting up the PDC-2000 camera
Attaching the
camera straps
A hand strap and a shoulder strap are provided with the
PDC-2000 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 the hand 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.
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To attach the shoulder strap, connect the ends of the strap to
the eyelets on the back of the camera as shown. Be sure to
slide the plastic sleeve on each hook toward the eyelet until it
snaps, locking the strap securely.
Setting the SCSI ID The PDC-2000 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-2000 camera to an IBM
PC or compatible computer, the computer must have an
ASPI-compliant SCSI adapter. (See System requirements on
page 2.)
The PDC-2000 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.
Setting up 11
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-2000 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 14.
If you must change the camera’s SCSI ID, use the following
steps:
1 Make 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.
3 Insert 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 used for the
computer and for Macintosh hard drives. In addition, 3 is
often used for internal CD-ROM drives.
4 Close the connector cover.
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Installing and charging
the batteries
The four NiCad “AA” rechargeable batteries packaged with
the PDC-2000 camera are shipped uncharged. To use the
camera, you must install the batteries and charge them as
described below.
1 Unlatch and remove the PDC-2000 battery holder from the
camera.
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2 Unwrap 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.)
WARNING: USE ONLY THE BATTERIES PROVIDED OR
THE “AA” NICAD RECHARGEABLE BATTERY TYPES
RECOMMENDED ON PAGE 106. 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.
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3 Engage the battery holder and close it, making sure it latches.
4 Connect the power adapter/trickle charger to the camera and
to AC power.
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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.
Charge the new batteries completely by leaving the charger
connected to the camera for about 12 hours. (After this initial
charging, the batteries will recharge completely in about 6
hours.)
WARNING: USE ONLY THE POWER ADAPTER/
TRICKLE CHARGER PROVIDED FOR CHARGING THE
BATTERIES WHILE THEY ARE IN THE CAMERA.
OTHER ADAPTERS AND CHARGERS SIMILAR IN
APPEARANCE ARE AVAILABLE, BUT THEY CAN
OVERHEAT THE BATTERIES AND CAUSE INJURY OR
CAMERA DAMAGE.
You can also charge the batteries outside the camera with
optional 110-volt 5-hour battery charger (see Optional
accessories on page 9) or another charger compatible with
your local AC voltage and designed for NiCad “AA”
batteries. Carefully follow the instructions provided with the
charger you are using.
Connecting the camera to your Macintosh
The PDC-2000 camera is an internally terminated SCSI device
designed to connect to the SCSI port of your Macintosh
computer. How you connect the PDC-2000 depends on
whether you have other SCSI devices connected to your
computer.
Note: Be sure to set the camera’s SCSI ID as described on
page 11 before connecting the camera.
Setting up 17
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT OR DISCONNECT THE
PDC-2000 CAMERA OR ANY OTHER SCSI DEVICE
WHILE THE DEVICE OR YOUR COMPUTER IS TURNED
ON. DOING SO COULD DAMAGE THE DEVICE, YOUR
COMPUTER, OR BOTH. (TURN OFF THE CAMERA BY
PRESSING POWER BUTTON a.)
If the PDC-2000 is the
only SCSI device
If the PDC-2000 camera is the only external SCSI device
being used with your computer, turn off the computer and the
camera. Then connect the SCSI system cable provided to the
computer’s SCSI port (a). The port is marked with a SCSI
symbol for easy identification. Connect the other end of the
system cable (b) to the camera’s SCSI connector.
Use only the SCSI cable provided with the camera. Other
cables may appear similar, but could damage the camera or
your computer.
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After connecting the SCSI cable, connect the camera to AC
power using the power adapter/trickle charger (c).
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS CONNECT THE CAMERA TO
AC POWER WHEN IT IS CONNECTED TO THE
COMPUTER. IF THE CAMERA OR ANY OTHER SCSI
DEVICE TURNS OFF WHILE CONNECTED, IT COULD
CORRUPT DATA ON YOUR HARD DISK.
If your Macintosh has
other SCSI devices
Because the PDC-2000 camera is internally terminated, you
must install it as the last device in your SCSI chain as follows:
1 Turn off the computer, all SCSI devices, and the camera.
2 Remove the terminator (a) from the last SCSI device in your
SCSI chain.
Note: Keep the terminator. You must reconnect it if you use
the computer while the camera is not attached.
3 Attach the DB25/50 pin Centronics adapter (b) to the end of
the SCSI system cable (c).
Use only the cable provided with the camera. Other cables
may appear similar, but could damage the camera or your
computer.
4 Connect the DB25/50 pin Centronics adapter (b) to the
connector from which you removed the terminator.
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5 Connect the other end of the SCSI system cable (d) to the
SCSI connector on the PDC-2000 camera.
6 Connect the camera to AC power with the power
adapter/trickle charger (e).
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS CONNECT THE CAMERA TO
AC POWER WHEN IT IS CONNECTED TO THE
COMPUTER. IF THE CAMERA OR ANY OTHER SCSI
DEVICE TURNS OFF WHILE CONNECTED, IT COULD
CORRUPT DATA ON YOUR HARD DISK.
Connecting to an
Apple PowerBook
In addition to the cables and adapters described in the
previous sections, Apple PowerBook computers require an
HDI-30/DB25 adapter (available from Macintosh dealers) to
connect the PDC-2000 SCSI system cable to the PowerBook
SCSI port. (Do not use a SCSI dock adapter or a cable-type
adapter. These adapters may not work and could corrupt
data on your PowerBook hard disk.)
Other than the exceptions above, follow the instructions for
connecting to Macintosh computers (starting on page 17)
when connecting the PDC-2000 camera to an Apple
PowerBook computer.
WARNING: WITH POWERBOOK COMPUTERS, USE
ONLY THE 1-METER SCSI SYSTEM CABLE (PROVIDED
WITH THE PDC-2000) TO CONNECT THE CAMERA TO
THE COMPUTER OR TO THE LAST DEVICE IN THE
SCSI CHAIN. LONGER CABLES MAY CORRUPT DATA
OR DAMAGE THE COMPUTER’S HARD DRIVE.
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Setting up your Macintosh for the PDC-2000
To view PDC-2000 pictures stored in the camera, transfer
pictures from the camera to your computer, operate the
camera through the computer, or change camera setup
options, you must install one of the following programs on
your Macintosh. Both are provided with the PDC-2000
camera.
• PDC-2000 plug-in software Using the plug-in after it is
installed requires an image-processing application (not
provided) compatible with Adobe Photoshop plug-in modules.
• PDC-2000 Direct software If you do not have an image
processing application compatible with Photoshop plug-in
modules, you must install PDC-2000 Direct to use the
PDC-2000 with your computer. (If you install PDC-2000
Direct, you do not need the plug-in software described above
to use it.)
Installing the
plug-in software
To install the PDC-2000 plug-in software on your Macintosh:
1 Insert the PDC-2000 plug-in installation disk into an internal
or external drive.
2 If the disk contents are not already visible, open the disk.
3 Be sure to read any Read Me file included on the disk. The
Read Me file contains important late-breaking product
information that may affect installation or use.
4 Double-click the Installer icon to open the Installer program.
5 Click the Install button and follow instructions on the screen
to choose and Acquire/Export folder.
6 When an on-screen message indicates that installation has
been completed, click OK.
7 Restart your computer.
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Installing PDC-2000
Direct
Use the following steps to install PDC-2000 Direct:
1 Insert the PDC-2000 Direct for Macintosh installation disk
into an internal or external drive.
2 If the disk contents are not already visible, open the disk.
3 Be sure to read any Read Me file included on the disk. The
Read Me file contains important late-breaking product
information that may affect installation or use.
4 Double-click the Installer icon to open the Installer program.
5 Click the Install button and follow instructions on the screen.
6 When an on-screen message indicates that installation has
been completed, click OK.
7 Restart your computer.
Verifying camera internal settings from your Macintosh
The PDC-2000 camera stores the following settings in its
internal memory:
• User name
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• Default picture label
• Current date
• Current time
• Automatic shutoff timeout values
• Camera sound indicator status
Before using the PDC-2000 camera for the first time, verify
(and change, if necessary) these settings by following
instructions in Changing operating preferences on page 75.
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