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PDC 2150
Digital Camera
User Guide
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1. Shutter button
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DC IN 6V
OFF
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SET
2. Exposure sensor
3. Viewfinder
4. Lens
5. Normal / Macro selector
6. Flash
7. Self Timer LED
8. Card access LED
9. Memory card slot
10. USB port
11. Video out terminal
12. DC IN 6V terminal
Product Overview
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1. Viewfinder
2. Operation LED
3. Monitor screen
4. MENU button
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5. Mode selector
6. SET and flash button
7. DOWN button
8. UP button
9. Power switch
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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started ........................................................................... 6
• What can I do with my Camera? ............................................... 6
• What can I do with my Digital Pictures? .................................... 6
• Camera Package Contents ....................................................... 7
• Battery Guidelines................................................................... 7
• Installing the batteries .............................................................8
• Turning the Camera On and Off and Setting the Date and Time .... 8
• Power Save Settings ............................................................... 9
• Checking the battery level........................................................ 9
• Connecting AC Adaptor ........................................................... 9
2 Camera Setting ......................................................................... 10
• Checking Camera Status........................................................ 10
• Turning the Information Display On and Off ............................. 11
• Turning the Confirmation Tone On and Off............................... 11
• Setting the Display Language ................................................. 12
• Set the Current Date and Time ............................................... 13
3 Taking and Managing the Pictures ............................................... 14
• Taking a Picture.................................................................... 14
• Taking Macro Pictures ........................................................... 14
• Taking Continuous Pictures .................................................... 15
• Using the Viewfinder ............................................................ 16
• Set Flash Mode .................................................................... 17
• Setting Shot Review.............................................................. 18
• Setting the Picture Quality ..................................................... 18
• Setting the Picture Size ......................................................... 19
• Self Timer ............................................................................ 19
• Digital Zoom ........................................................................ 20
• Exposure Compensation ........................................................ 21
• Selecting White Balance ........................................................ 22
• Playback.............................................................................. 23
• Protect Picture(s) Against Deletion .......................................... 25
• Deleting Picture(s) from the Camera ........................................ 26
• Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card .......................................... 27
• DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ........................................... 31
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4 Installing the Software onto a Computer ...................................... 34
• Install the software ............................................................... 34
• Software included with your camera ....................................... 36
• Computer system requirements .............................................. 38
5 Transferring Pictures to Your Computer........................................ 39
• Before you transfer pictures ................................................... 39
• Connecting to your computer ................................................. 39
• Transferring Pictures to PC .................................................... 40
• Opening and Saving Pictures Directly form the Camera .............. 41
• Transferring Pictures to Mac .................................................. 41
• Connecting to a TV ............................................................... 42
• Setting the Video Output Signal Mode ..................................... 43
6 Using your camera as a Web Cam ............................................... 44
• Setting to PC Camera............................................................ 44
• Setting up NetMeeting........................................................... 45
• Start NetMeeting .................................................................. 45
7 Troubleshooting Problems........................................................... 46
• Troubleshooting ................................................................... 46
8 Getting Help ............................................................................. 50
• Polaroid-digital Online Services ............................................... 50
• ArcSoft Software Help .......................................................... 50
9 Appendix.................................................................................. 51
• Technical Specifications ........................................................ 51
• How to Uninstall Digital Camera USB Driver for MAC ................ 53
• How to Uninstall PDC 2150 Camera Driver for PC .................... 53
• Indicator LED Reference......................................................... 54
• Display Messages ................................................................. 56
• Using your batteries .............................................................. 57
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance............................................ 57
• Regulatory Information .......................................................... 58
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1 Getting Started
• What can I do with my Camera?
Capture
Enjoy point & shoot operation. Store pictures
on the Camera’s internal memory.
Set Up
Communicate
Select various camera settings.
Use the camera as a web camera.
• What can I do with my Digital Pictures?
View
Save
Communicate
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View pictures on a computer using the
ArcSoft® software supplied
View pictures on a TV without the
computer.
Save pictures to the computer memory
Send the pictures over the Internet to family
and friends.
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• Camera Package Contents
OFF
ON
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SET
PDC 2150
PDC 2150
USB Cable
Quick Start Guide
Product Overview
1. View finder
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2. Lens
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3. Normal/Macro selector
4. Self-timer lamp
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5. Flash Strobe
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1. Viewfinder(closed position)
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2. Monitor Screen
3. Menu Button
4. Mode selector
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5. SET Button
6. Down Button
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7. Up Button
8.Power switch
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Quick Guide
Video out Cable
Digital Imaging Products
201 Burlington Road
Bedford, MA 01730-1434
Warranty Card
Pouch
PDC 2150 CD-ROM includes
Polaroid PDC 2150 Camera Driver (PC & Mac)
Arcsoft® Software Suite (PC & Mac),
Microsoft® NetMeeting™ (PC),
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader (PC & Mac),
User Guide in PDF Format.
Hand Strap
4 x AA Alkaline
Batteries
• Battery Guidelines
• Use only four AA-size alkaline batteries LR6 or four AA-size lithium
batteries FR6.
• Never use manganese batteries.
• Battery life differs greatly by manufacturer.
• Battery life is greatly affected by how much you use the flash, monitor
screen and other functions, and how long you leave the power turned on.
• To prolong battery life, use the SET button to turn off the flash
whenever you are not using it.
NOTE:
For more guidelines on battery usage, see Using Your Batteries.
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• Installing the batteries
4 x AA Alkaline batteries are supplied with the
product.
1. Open the camera battery door by pressing
and pushing it outwards as illustrated.
2. Insert the batteries as shown, ensuring you
follow the +/- signs correctly.
3. Close the battery door by pushing it down
and then slide it towards the camera to lock.
• Turning the Camera On and Off and Setting the Date and Time
Slide the power switch to the right and release to turn the camera on.
The camera will beep once and the Operation LED will light up. Slide the
power switch again to turn the camera off.
Power switchOperation LED
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NOTE:
The rst time the camera is turned on, it will directly enter the interface for
setting the Current Date and Time. Set the current date and time as shown on
Page 13.
SET
ON
OFF
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• Power Save Settings
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USB
DCIN6V
The camera performs the following power save operations to conserve
battery power.
Auto Power Off: The camera is designed to switch off automatically to
save battery life after five minutes of inactivity.
Sleep : Automatically turns off the monitor screen after two
minutes of inactivity. Press any button to reactivate the
monitor screen.
NOTE:
Auto power off is automatically disabled under any one of the following
conditions.
• While a slideshow is playing
• While the camera’s USB port is connected to a computer or other external
device, or while the camera is being controlled by an external device
• While the AC adaptor is connected to the camera
• Checking the battery level
Check the battery power level before taking pictures.
1. Turn the camera on.
2. Check the battery status level that appears on
the camera monitor screen
Batteries have adequate power.
The battery icon turns red, batteries need
to be replaced or a warning “REPLACE
BATTERY!” will show and the camera will
automatically turn off.
• Connecting AC Adaptor (not included)
Connect the adaptor as shown to power the
camera from a household power outlet.
NOTE:
Only use DC 6V, 1A center positive output adaptor.
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2 Camera Setting
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2X
F
A
2X
F
• Checking Camera Status
Switch the camera on, set the mode selector to
Monitor screen to check which camera settings are active.
to view the camera
+
UP button
-
DOWN button
SET
ON
OFF
SET button
Mode selector
LCD Display Features
Macro
Flash Off
Red eye
(Available only in Normal selector)
Flash On
Auto Flash
(Available only in Normal selector)
Self-Timer
Picture Quality
Fine
Normal
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800 X 600 pixel Single
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Snapshot
800 X 600 pixel Continuous
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Shutter
1600 X 1200 pixel Single
Snapshot
1600 X 1200 pixel
Continuous Shutter
Zoom factor
Indicates storage to
built-in memory
Battery
Full Battery
Low Battery
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• Turning the Information Display On and Off
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ON
EXIT
ZOOM
DELETE
INFO. DISPLAY
COPY TO CARD
PLAY MODE 1/2
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OFF
ON
INFO. DISPLAY
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EXIT
WHITE BALANCE
EXPOSURE
INFO. DISPLAY
SELF TIMER
REC MODE 1/2
ON
EXIT
CONTINUOUS SHOT NO.
SHOT REVIEW
SETUP (BASIC)
SETUP
DRIVE MODE
SIZE
QUALITY
FORMAT
SETUP
REC MODE 2/2
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OFF
ON
BEEP
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EXIT
USBMODE
BEEP
DATE & TIME
VIDEO OUT
SETUP(BASIC)1/2
Turn on the camera, set the mode selector to or
mode
Press
• Turning the Conrmation Tone On and Off
Turn on the camera, set the mode selector to
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SETSET
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to Conrm
Press
SETSET
Press
to Exit
NOTE:
Conrmation Tone on and off setting can also be accessed through the play mode.
Press
to Conrm
Press
SETSET
to Conrm
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to Conrm
Press
Press
to Conrm
Press
to Conrm
SETSET
to Exit
SETSET
SETSET
Press
to Conrm
SETSET
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• Setting the Display Language
ON
EXIT
CONTINUOUS SHOT NO.
SHOT REVIEW
SETUP (BASIC)
SETUP
ENGLISH
中国语
LANGUAGE/
言语
√√
DRIVE MODE
SIZE
QUALITY
FORMAT
SETUP
REC MODE 2/2
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to Exit
Press
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SETSET
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Press
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Press
to Conrm
SETSET
Press
to Conrm
SETSET
NOTE:
Display Language setting can also be accessed through the play mode.
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SETSET
• Setting the Current Date and Time
ON
EXIT
CONTINUOUS SHOT NO.
SHOT REVIEW
SETUP (BASIC)
SETUP
EXIT
USBMODE
BEEP
DATE & TIME
VIDEO OUT
SETUP(BASIC)1/2
DRIVE MODE
SIZE
QUALITY
FORMAT
SETUP
REC MODE 2/2
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STYLE
DATE AND TIME
DATE AND TIME
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SET AGAIN
STYLE
Turn on the camera, set the mode selector to
Press
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Press
to Conrm
SETSET
Press
to Conrm
NOTE:
Current Date and Time setting can also be accessed through the play mode.
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SETSET
Press
Repeat to set
Month/Date/Time
to Exit
Press
to Conrm
Press
to Conrm
SETSET
SETSET
Press
to Conrm
SETSET
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3 Taking and Managing the Pictures
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Before you take pictures, please read this note rst:
NOTE:
Never remove batteries, disconnect the AC adaptor from the camera, or unplug
the adaptor while a picture is being saved. Doing so will prevent the current
picture being saved and may corrupt other pictures already stored on the
camera’s internal memory or on a memory card.
• Taking a Picture
1. Turn on the camera, set the LCD mode to
2. Frame your subject using the camera viewfinder or the Monitor screen
if you choose ON in step 1.
3. Press the shutter button halfway for the camera to measure the
exposure, the icons and numbers on the Monitor screen turn green.
4. Fully press the shutter button to take a
picture. Hold the camera steady. A beep
sounds when the picture has been taken and
the picture counter will decrease by one.
• Taking Macro Picture
Usually we set the Normal / Macro Selector to
Normal when the subject is 12 inches to
infinity. For subjects within 8 to 12 inches, set
the selector to Macro .
NOTE:
Red Eye and Auto Flash A mode is not available
if Macro mode is selected. They are only available
in Normal mode.
or ON .
Shutter Button
Normal/Macro selector
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• Taking Continuous Pictures
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CONTINUOUS SHOT NO
PRESS / THEN SET
8N
EXIT
CONTINUOUS SHOT NO.
SHOT REVIEW
SETUP (BASIC)
SETUP
DRIVE MODE
SIZE
QUALITY
FORMAT
SETUP
REC MODE 2/2
8N
8N
SINGLE
CONTINUOUS
DRIVE MODE
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DRIVE MODE
SIZE
QUALITY
FORMAT
SETUP
REC MODE 2/2
Setting the number of shots
You can use the following setting to specify the maximum number of
shots that can be taken in the continuous shutter mode. Normally you can
specify a value in the range from 2 to 5.
Turn on the camera , set the mode selector to ON
Press
Press
Setting Continuous Shutter Mode
Turn on the camera ,
set the mode selector to ON
Press
to Conrm
SETSET
SETSET
Press
to Conrm
SETSET
Press
to Conrm
Press
to Exit
NOTE:
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Press
to Conrm
SETSET
Press
to Conrm
Press
to Exit
SETSET
The number of continuous pictures you can take will depend on the available
memory and resolution settings. If you try and set the number of continuous
pictures beyond the remaining memory/number of pictures, the continuous
mode will not set.
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When the above setting is done, hold down the shutter button to record
OFF
OFF
OFF
continuous pictures.
NOTE:
• The ash does not re during the continuous shutter mode.
• You can not use the self timer in combination with the continuous shutter
mode.
• Continuous shutter recording is disabled while the
monitor screen or the camera is off. The camera automatically switches to the
single mode.
battery indicator is on the
• Using the Viewnder
Note the following points whenever you use the viewfinder to take
pictures.
The frame that is visible inside the viewfinder indicates the picture taken
at a distance of about three metres. When the subject is closer or further
away than three metres, the picture taken will be different from what you
see inside the viewfinder frame.
• When your subject is within 8 to 12 inches, use the macro mode to take
picture. Selecting the macro mode automatically turns on the monitor
screen, slide the monitor switch to ON to take the picture.
• Turn off the monitor screen by setting the mode selector to
Macro selector to NORMAL.
• Pressing
button while the mode selector is set to
camera status on the monitor screen.
• Only the flash mode can be changed while the mode selector is set to
. Each time the flash button is pressed, the monitor will come on and
display the current flash settings.
and
shows the
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• Set Flash Mode
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The camera has four flash modes. The following diagram shows you how
to select different flash modes.
Turn on the camera , set the mode selector to ON
Press
to select
“Flash”
SETSET
SETSET
Press
to turn off Flash
Press
to select
“Red Eye”
SETSET
Press
SETSET
to select Auto Flash
Different flash setting applies to different situation:
Auto flash: The flash fires automatically as needed. Use
this setting to take most pictures.
Flash on: The flash fires for every picture. Use this setting in high-contrast
situations to provide fill-light or use it indoors in low light.
Flash off: The flash does not fire. Use this setting for outdoor pictures or
where flash is prohibited or may be distracting. Also use when
shooting toward a reflective surface, such as a window or mirror.
If you do not have enough light when using this setting, your
pictures will be too dark.
Red eye: Use this setting to avoid red glare in your subject’s eyes. The
camera fires a brief, preflash flash before the regular flash.
NOTE:
• Red Eye and Auto Flash A mode are not available if Macro mode is selected. They
are only available in Normal mode.
• Never touch or block the ash or the exposure sensor with your ngers. Doing so can soil
these components and interfere with correct ash operation.
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• Setting Shot Review
DRIVE MODE
SIZE
QUALITY
FORMAT
SETP
REC MODE 2/2
8N
EXIT
CONTINUOUS SHOT NO.
SHOT REVIEW
SETUP (BASIC)
SETUP
OFF
ON
SHOT REVIEW
√√
11N
DRIVE MODE
SIZE
QUALITY
FORMAT
SETUP
REC MODE 2/2
FINE
NORMAL
QUALITY
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8F
Turn on the camera , set the mode selector to ON
Press
Press
to Conrm
to Conrm
SETSET
SETSET
SETSET
Press
to Conrm
Press
Press
to Exit
• Setting the Picture Quality
Smaller size pictures and normal quality are easier to email while larger
size and fine quality are better for printing.
Turn on the camera , set the mode selector to ON
Press
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SETSET
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Press
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