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Product Overview
1. Flash
2. Lens
3. Self-timer LED
4. USB port
5. Viewnder
PDC 3080
1. Status LED
2. Viewnder
3. LCD screen
4. Menu / OK button
5. Up / Zoom out button
6. Down / Zoom in button
7. SD slot
8. Power button
9. Capture / Playback selector
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1. Flash / Previous button
2. Quality / Next button
3. Shutter button
1. Battery compartment
2. Hand strap holder
3. Tripod mount
1. SD slot
2. Microphone
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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started ........................................................................... 7
• Camera Package Contents ....................................................... 8
• Attaching the Hand Strap ........................................................9
• Installing the Batteries ............................................................. 9
• Turning the Camera On and Off.............................................. 10
• Checking the Battery Level .................................................... 10
• How to Navigate Menus ........................................................ 11
2 Camera Setting ......................................................................... 12
• Checking Camera Status........................................................ 12
• Camera Mode....................................................................... 15
• Drive Mode .......................................................................... 16
• Setup Menu ......................................................................... 17
• Setting the Current Date and Time.......................................... 18
• Auto Power Save Settings ..................................................... 20
• Setting the Beep Sound On / Off ............................................ 21
• Setting Frequency................................................................. 22
• Setting Display Language....................................................... 23
• Setting the Date Stamp On and Off......................................... 24
• Resetting to Default Settings.................................................. 25
• Formatting the Internal Memory.............................................. 26
3 Taking Pictures ......................................................................... 27
• Taking a Picture.................................................................... 27
• Setting the Flash Mode.......................................................... 28
• Setting Self-timer.................................................................. 29
• Zoom in and out ................................................................... 30
• Setting the Image Size and Quality ......................................... 31
• Setting Exposure Compensation ............................................. 34
• Setting the White Balance for Pictures..................................... 35
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4 Recording Audio and Video Clips ................................................. 36
• Recording Audio Clips ........................................................... 36
• Recording Video Clips ........................................................... 37
• Setting Video Resolution........................................................ 38
• Setting the White Balance for Video Clips ................................ 39
5 Reviewing and Managing Pictures and Video Clips......................... 40
• Reviewing Pictures on the LCD Screen .................................... 40
• Reviewing Picture and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail.................. 41
• Auto Play ............................................................................ 42
• Playing the Video Clip ........................................................... 44
• Protect or Unprotect One Picture or Video Clips........................ 45
• Protect or Unprotect All Pictures and Video Clips...................... 46
• Deleting One Picture or Video Clip .......................................... 47
• Deleting All Pictures or Video Clips ......................................... 48
6 Print Setting ............................................................................. 49
• About PictBridge................................................................... 49
• DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ........................................... 55
7 Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card .............................................. 58
• Using the SD Card ................................................................ 58
• To Copy Pictures and Video Clips from Internal Memory to a
Memory Card ....................................................................... 62
8 Installing the Software into a Computer ....................................... 63
• Installing the Software .......................................................... 63
• Software included with Your Camera ...................................... 66
• Computer System Requirements ............................................. 67
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9 Transferring Pictures Audio and Video Clips to a Computer............. 68
• Before Transfer Files ............................................................. 68
• Changing the Drive Type Between Mass Storage Mode and PC
Camera Mode ...................................................................... 69
• Connecting to Your Computer ................................................ 70
• Transferring Pictures Audio and and Video Clips ....................... 71
• PhotoImpression 5.0 Hot Plug Function (PC Only) ..................... 73
10 Using the Camera as a Web Cam (PC Only) .......................................75
• Setting up NetMeeting™ ...............................................................75
• Start NetMeeting™.......................................................................76
11 Troubleshooting Problems......................................................... 77
12 Getting Help ........................................................................... 81
• Polaroid-digital Online Services ............................................... 81
• ArcSoft Software Help .......................................................... 81
13 Appendix................................................................................ 82
• Technical Specications ........................................................ 82
• Capacity of SD card .............................................................. 84
• Uninstalling the Camera Driver (PC only).................................. 86
• Camera Default Settings ........................................................ 86
• Using Your Batteries ............................................................. 87
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance............................................ 88
• Regulatory Information .......................................................... 88
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1 Getting Started
Thank you for selecting the Polaroid PDC 3080 digital camera. Designed with a powerful 3.2 mega pixels CMOS sensor and a bright color 1.5 inch color LCD for preview and review, the PDC 3080 is the perfect camera for the photographer looking for point & shoot simplicity and sound performance.
This camera features:
• Selectable image size and quality settings for emailing and
printing
• Built-in ash with three modes (off, auto and forced on)
• Review pictures and video clips on the LCD screen or a
computer
• Send the pictures and video clips over the Internet to family and
friends
• Enjoy PictBridge directly plug-and-print experience.
• Everything in the box necessary to take pictures in minutes!
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• Camera Package Contents
PDC 3080
Quick Guide
Hand S trap Pouch 4 x AA A-size
Batterie s
USB Ca ble
The CD -R OM includ es
Polaroid P DC 3080 Cam era Dr iver ( PC )
PhotoImpression™ 5.0 ( PC & M ac)
Microsoft NetM eeti ng (PC)
Adobe® Acro bat® Reader ( PC & Ma c)
User G uide ( in PD F format)
PDC 3080 Regi stration Card
Digital Imaging Products 201 Burlington Road Bedford, MA 01730-1434
PDC 5355BD
Quick Start Guide
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• Attaching the Hand Strap
• Installing the Batteries
Four AAA-size batteries are supplied with the product. For more guidelines on battery usage, please see Using Your Batteries on page 87.
1. To open the battery door, slide the button in the direction as shown to
release.
2. Insert the batteries as shown, ensuring you follow the + / - signs
correctly.
3. Close the battery door.
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• Turning the Camera On and Off
To turn on the camera, fully press and hold the Power button until the LCD screen is activated. Press and hold the Power button again, “Goodbye” will show on the LCD screen and the camera will turn off.
• Checking the Battery Level
Check the battery power level before taking pictures.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Check the power status level that appears on the
camera LCD screen.
Battery power is full.
Battery power is adequate.
Battery power is low.
Battery power is exhausted.
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• How to Navigate Menus
Menus are used to adjust capture and play settings, as well as other camera settings like the Date / Time and Auto Power Off. Press the Menu button to enter a menu.
Press the
and
buttons to scroll up and down through menu options.
Press the OK button to enter a submenu or conrm your choice.
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2 Camera Setting
• Checking Camera Status
Turn on the camera, view the camera LCD screen to check which camera settings are active. If a feature icon is not displayed, it means that particular feature is not activated.
Still Image Mode
2048 x 153 6 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 4 80
Image Reso lution
Self- time r On
Digi tal Zoom Status
Numb er of remaini ng pictures
White Bala nce
Auto Dayli ght Cloudy Tungste n Fluoresce nt
SD Car d Inse rted
Flash Off Auto Fl ash Forced On
Flash Mode
Still Image Mode
Quality
High Normal Low
Battery L evel
Low Exha uste d
Full Adequate
Expo sure Comp ensa tion Val ue
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Video Mode
Vide o Reso luti on
Vide o Mode
Reco rding time counter
White Bala nce for V ideo clips
Auto Dayli ght Cloudy Tungste n Fluoresce nt
Reco rding Indicator
00: 00 :03
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Playback Mode
Vide o Length
02:10
Vide o Clip
Play Pause
Total Num ber of Files In the Current Memo ry / File Number
Pict ure
Locke d File
Date
Time
1000-0014
X1.0
1600 x 1200
26- 09- 04
26- 09- 04
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• Camera Mode
The camera has two working modes, Capture mode and Playback mode. You can switch between them by sliding the Capture / Playback selector at the back of the camera.
Capture Mode
Under this mode, you can select the image and video settings according to the shooting environment, and take pictures and video clips under the settings you have selected. For more details, please refer to “Taking Pictures” on page 27 and “Recording Video Clips” on page 36.
Playback Mode
This mode allows the review or deletion of pictures and video clips from the camera. For more details, please refer to “Review and Managing Pictures and Video Clips” on page 40.
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• Drive Mode
The camera has two modes, one for taking pictures and the other for taking video clips.
Still Image Mode
Video Mode
Audio Mode
You may switch between these two modes according to the following steps.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Capture mode.
Pres s
Pres s
STIL L VIDE O
AUDIO
EXIT
DRIV E MOD E
DRIV E MODE IMAGE S IZE QUALI TY EXPO SURE
MENU
Pres s
2048 x 153 6
0006
x1.0
640 x 48 0
00:0 0:09
x1.0
NOTE:
• Still Image mode is the default capture mode.
• This setting is also available in Video mode.
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• Setup Menu
Setup menu can be accessed in both Still Image and Video modes. Here we take Still Image mode for an example.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
Pres s
WHIT E BALA NCE SELF T IMER SETU P EXIT
MENU
FORM AT DATE/T IME AUTO OFF BEEP
SETU P
FREQU ENCY LANG UAGE DATE STAMP DEFAULT SE TTING
SETU P
Pres s
2048 x 153 6
0006
x1.0
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• Setting the Current Date and Time
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
3. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 17 to access the
Setup menu.
Setting the date format:
Pres s Pres s
FORM AT DATE/T IME AUTO OFF BEEP
SETU P
FORM AT DATE/T IME AUTO OFF BEEP
SETU P
DATE FORM AT
DATE SETU P
DATE/T IME
Pres s
DD/ MM/ YY MM/ DD/ YY YY/M M/D D
DATE FORM AT
Pres s
2048 x 153 6
0006
x1.0
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Setting the date and time:
Pres s Pres s
FORM AT DATE/T IME AUTO OFF BEEP
SETU P
FORM AT DATE/T IME AUTO OFF BEEP
SETU P
DATE FORM AT
DATE SETU P
DATE/T IME
Pres s
DD/ MM/ YY
00/ 00/ 00 00: 00: 00
EXIT
DATE SETUP
Pres s
2048 x 153 6
0006
x1.0
Use the
or
button to select a eld, such as year, month, day,
hour, minute. Use the
or
button to adjust the value in the eld. Press
the OK button after all elds are set.
NOTE:
This setting is also available in Video mode.
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• Auto Power Save Settings
The camera performs the following power save operations to conserve battery power.
1 / 3 / 5 MIN The camera is designed to switch off automatically to save
battery life after the specied period of inactivity.
OFF The power save feature is not activated.
You can change the power save setting according to the following steps:
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
3. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 17 to access the Setup
menu.
Pres s
Pres s
FORM AT DATE/T IME AUTO OFF BEEP
SETU P
FORM AT DATE/T IME AUTO OFF BEEP
SETU P
OFF 1 MIN 3 MIN 5 MIN
AUTO OFF
Pres s
until
2048 x 153 6
0006
x1.0
NOTE:
• Auto power off is automatically disabled under any one of the following conditions.
- While an auto play is undergoing.
- While the camera’s USB por t is connected to a computer or other external
devices, or while the camera is being controlled by an external device.
• This setting is also available in Video mode.
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• Setting the Beep Sound On / Off
You can turn the beep sound on and off in Capture mode. When the beep sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you press the buttons.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
3. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 17 to access the Setup
menu.
Pres s
Pres s
FORM AT DATE/T IME AUTO OFF BEEP
SETU P
FORM AT DATE/T IME AUTO OFF BEEP
SETU P
ON
OFF
BEE P
Pres s
until
2048 x 153 6
0006
x1.0
NOTE:
This setting is also available in Video mode.
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• Setting Frequency
In order to take a better indoor picture, the camera needs to be set to suit the correct lighting frequency. Set the frequency to 60Hz for US and 50Hz for Europe.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
3. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 17 to access the
Setup menu.
Pres s
Pres s
FORM AT DATE/T IME AUTO OFF BEEP
SETU P
50 HZ 60 HZ
FREQ UENC Y
Pres s
FREQU ENCY LANG UAGE DATE STAMP DEFAULT SE TTING
SETU P
until
2048 x 153 6
0006
x1.0
NOTE:
This setting is also available in Video mode.
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• Setting Display Language
Under this setting, you can select the language you prefer for the LCD screen.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
3. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 17 to access the Setup
menu.
Pres s Pres s
FORM AT DATE/T IME AUTO OFF BEEP
SETU P
ENGL ISH DEUTS CH FRAN ÇAIS ESPAÑ OL
LANGUAGE
Pres s
FREQU ENCY LANG UAGE DATE STAMP DEFAULT SE TTING
SETU P
until
2048 x 153 6
0006
x1.0
NOTE:
This setting is also available in Video mode.
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• Setting the Date Stamp On and Off
Use the Date Stamp to imprint the date on your pictures and video clips. Make sure the camera clock is set to the correct date before setting the date stamp on.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
3. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 17 to access the Setup
menu.
Pres s
Pres s
FORM AT DATE/T IME AUTO OFF BEEP
SETU P
ON
OFF
DATE STAMP
Pres s
FREQU ENCY LANG UAGE DATE STAMP DEFAULT SE TTING
SETU P
until
2048 x 153 6
0006
x1.0
NOTE:
This setting is also available in Video mode.
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• Resetting to Default Settings
You can easily change all the settings you made back to the camera default settings by the following steps.
Please refer to “Camera Default Settings” on page 86 for more details.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
3. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 17 to access the Setup
menu.
Pres s the
or
button to select YES or N O.
Pres s
Pres s
FORM AT DATE/T IME AUTO OFF BEEP
SETU P
Pres s
FREQU ENCY LANG UAGE DATE STAMP DEFAULT SE TTING
SETU P
RETU RN TO
DEFAULT SE TTING?
YES
NO
until
2048 x 153 6
0006
x1.0
NOTE:
This setting is also available in Video mode.
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• Formatting the Internal Memory
Formatting the internal memory deletes all data stored in it.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
3. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 17 to access the Setup
menu.
Pres s
FORM AT DATE/T IME AUTO OFF BEEP
SETU P
Pres s
REAL LY WANT TO
FORM AT?
FORM AT
CANCE L
Pres s
FORM ATTING ....
Pres s the
or
button to sele ct FORMAT or CANC EL.
2048 x 153 6
0006
x1.0
NOTE:
• Data deleted by a format operation cannot be recovered. Make sure you do not have any useful data currently stored in the internal memory before you format it.
• Formatting the internal memory destroys all the pictures, even those are protected.
• With a memory card inserted, the above operation would format the inserted memory card only. The internal memory will not be formatted with a memory card inserted.
• This setting is also available in Video mode.
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3 Taking Pictures
Before you take pictures, please read this note rst:
IMPORTANT!
Never remove batteries while a picture is being saved. Doing so will prevent the curre nt picture being saved and may corrupt other pictures already stored in the camera’s internal memory or on a memory card.
Outdoor Pictures Without the Flash
• Avoid intense sunlight that may cause sun spots in pictures.
• Always make sure that the sun or other light source is in front of the subject.
• Taking a Picture
Taking pictures at approximately 3.2 feet to innity (1 meter to innity).
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
3. Frame your subject using the LCD screen or the viewnder.
4. Hold the camera steady. Press the Shutter button completely down to take a picture. A beep will sound (if the beep sound is turned on) when a picture is taken.
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• Setting the Flash Mode
The Flash Range is approximately 3.2 feet to 4.9 feet (1 to 1.5 meters).
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
3. Press Flash button to cycle through the ash mode until the one you want is shown on the LCD screen.
Flash mode off, the ash does not re. Use this setting
for outdoor pictures or where ash is prohibited or may be distracting. Also use when shooting toward a reective surface, such as a window or mirror. If you do not have enough light when using this setting, your pictures will be too dark.
Auto Flash mode, the ash res automatically as needed. Use
this setting to take most of the pictures.
Flash mode on, the ash res for every picture. Use this setting
indoors in low light.
Please note that when ash mode is selected, the Status LED turns green and blinks until the ash nishes charging, then the Status LED will be on until pressing Shutter button to take a picture.
NOTE:
• Flash modes are not available in Video mode.
• Never touch or block the ash with your ngers. Doing so can soil these
components and interfere with the correct ash operation.
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• Setting Self-timer
Your camera is designed with a self-timer function, which allows you to take pictures with a 10-second built-in timer.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
Pres s
WHIT E BALA NCE SELF T IMER SETU P EXIT
MENU
DRIV E MODE IMAGE S IZE QUALI TY EXPO SURE
MENU
Pres s
Pres s
until
ON
OFF
EXIT
SELF T IME R
Pres s
2048 x 153 6
0006
x1.0
2048 x 153 6
0006
x1.0
3. The icon
will appear on the LCD screen.
10-second Self-timer indicates a countdown of ten seconds.
4. Capture procedures are the same as for taking a picture in the normal
capture mode. Please see “Taking a Picture” on page 27.
NOTE:
Place the camera on a at surface or use a tripod when using the self-timer function.
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• Zoom in and out
The PDC 3080 camera is designed with a 3X digital zoom feature. This feature lets you zoom in the central area of an image and photograph only the enlarged portion of the picture.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
3. Press the Zoom In button to zoom in
the subject image. Press the Zoom Out button to return to the normal size.
NOTE:
This feature is available in Capture and Playback mode.
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• Setting the Image Size and Quality
Picture resolution refers to the number of pixels in a digital picture. Picture quality depends on the JPEG le compression that the camera applies when the picture is taken. Higher resolution and less compression produces better quality but occupies more memory space. Smaller size pictures and normal quality are easier to email while larger size and ne quality are better for printing.
Image Size Setting
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
Pres s
DRIV E MODE IMAGE S IZE QUALI TY EXPO SURE
MENU
Pres s
Pres s
DRIV E MODE IMAGE S IZE QUALI TY EXPO SURE
MENU
2048 x 15 36 1600 x 1200
1280 x 960
640 x 4 80
IMAGE SIZE
Pres s
1280 x 960
0016
x1.0
2048 x 153 6
0006
x1.0
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Quality Setting Via the menu
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
Pres s
DRIV E MODE IMAGE S IZE QUALI TY EXPO SURE
MENU
Pres s
Pres s
DRIV E MODE IMAGE S IZE QUALI TY EXPO SURE
MENU
HIGH
NORM AL
LOW EXIT
QUALI TY
Pres s
until
2048 x 153 6
0006
x1.0
2048 x 153 6
0012
x1.0
Via a short-cut button
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
3. Pressing the Quality button will alter the picture quality setting.
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The chart below indicates the approximate numbers of pictures you can expect the camera to hold at each setting based on the 8MB / 16MB optional internal memory. You can expand the memory with SD card, please refer to “Capacity of SD Card” on page 84 for further details.
Image Size
2048 x 1536
1600 x 1200
1280 x 960
High Normal Low
3 or 19 pictures 4 or 12 pictures 5 or 15 pictures
8 or 23 pictures 10 or 31 pictures 13 or 41 pictures
10 or 30 pictures 15 or 46 pictures 20 or 62 pictures
Quality
640 x 480
26 or 78 pictures 41 or 124 pictures 51 or 154 pictures
NOTE:
• Scene complexity affects a picture’s le size. For example, a picture of
trees in autumn has a larger le size than a picture of blue sky at the same resolution and quality setting. Therefore, the number of pictures you can store on the camera internal memory may vary. The number of pictures on the LCD screen is for reference only.
• It is recommended to use the 2048 x 1536 resolution for printing.
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• Setting Exposure Compensation
You can adjust the exposure compensation value (EV) within the range of
-1.5EV to +1.5EV in order to compensate for current lighting conditions.
This setting can be used to obtain better result when shooting with backlighting, indirect indoor lighting, a dark background, etc.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
DRIV E MODE IMAGE S IZE QUALI TY EXPO SURE
MENU
Pres s
Pres s
Pres s
Pres s
DRIV E MODE IMAGE S IZE QUALI TY EXPO SURE
MENU
+
AUTO
_
EXP OSUR E
until
2048 x 153 6
0006
x1.0
2048 x 153 6
0006
x1.0
NOTE:
• A higher EV value is best used for light-colored subjects and backlit
subjects. A lower EV value is bes t for dark-colored subjects and for shooting outdoors on a clear day.
• When shooting under very dark or ver y bright conditions, you may not
be able to obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure compensation.
• Exposure compensation returns to its standard default set ting (AUTO) after
you turn off and turn on the camera again.
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• Setting the White Balance for Pictures
Selecting the right type of white balance can help to make the color of a subject in a picture appear more natural under the type of lighting that is available.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
Pres s
DRIV E MODE IMAGE S IZE QUALI TY EXPO SURE
MENU
Pres s
Pres s
WHIT E BALA NCE SELF T IMER SETU P EXIT
MENU
Pres s
until
AUTO DAYLIGH T CLOUDY TUNG STEN
WHIT E BAL ANCE
2048 x 153 6
0006
x1.0
2048 x 153 6
0006
x1.0
When shooting under these conditions: Select this setting
Automatic adjustment
Outdoor daylight
Cloudy
Indo ors, il lumi nated by tung sten lighti ng
Indo ors, il lumi nated by uor esce nt lighting
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4 Recording Audio and Video Clips
• Recording Audio Clips
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Audio mode.
3. Press the Shutter button completely down to start recording.
00:0 0:30
4. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording, or recording stops when the current memory is full.
NOTE:
Change the drive mode from Still Image mode to audio mode before recording
audio clips, since Still Image mode is the default capture mode. For more details, please refer to “Drive Mode” on page 16.
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• Recording Video Clips
Use the Video mode to record video clips with audio. The recording time displayed on the LCD screen will decrease and the
icon will blink while
recording.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Video mode.
3. Frame your subject using the LCD screen.
4. Press the Shutter button completely down to start recording.
5. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording, or recording stops when the current memory is full.
640 x 48 0
00:0 0:09
x1.0
NOTE:
Change the drive mode from Still Image mode to Video mode before recording
video clips, since Still Image mode is the default capture mode. For more details, please refer to “Drive Mode” on page 16.
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• Setting Video Resolution
Video resolution refers to the number of pixels in a digital video clip. Video clip quality depends on the le resolution that the camera applies when the video clip is recorded. Higher resolution makes better quality which occupies more memory space.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Video mode.
Pres s
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MENU
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MENU
640 x 4 80 320 x 24 0
IMAGE SIZE
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640 x 48 0
00:0 0:09
x1.0
320 x 240
00:01 :02
x1.0
Here are the approximate length of video clips you can expect the camera to hold at each setting based on the 8MB / 16MB optional internal memory. You can expand the memory with a SD card.
Resolution: 640 x 480 Approx. 0.1 or 0.4 minute (10 fps) 320 x 240 Approx. 0.3 or 0.9 minute (15 fps)
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• Setting the White Balance for Video Clips
Selecting the right type of white balance can help to make the color of a subject in the video clip appear more natural under the type of lighting that is available.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Video mode.
Pres s
Pres s
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MENU
until
Pres s
Pres s
AUTO DAYLIGH T CLOUDY TUNG STEN
WHIT E BAL ANCE
DRIV E MODE IMAGE S IZE WHIT E BALA NCE SETU P
MENU
640 x 48 0
00:0 0:09
x1.0
640 x 48 0
00:0 0:09
x1.0
When shooting under these conditions: Select this setting
Automatic adjustment
Outdoor daylight
Cloudy
Indo ors, il lumi nated by tung sten lighti ng
Indo ors, il lumi nated by uor esce nt lighting
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5 Reviewing and Managing Pictures and Video Clips
NOTE:
Change the camera mode from Capture mode to Playback mode before
reviewing pictures and video clips. For a detailed guideline on set ting the Playback mode, please see “Camera Mode” on page 15.
• Reviewing Pictures on the LCD Screen
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Playback mode.
3. Press the
or
button to view the pictures taken.
The icon is shown on the LCD screen when a picture is selected.
The currently displayed picture can be magnied up to 4 times using the Zoom In button. Press the Zoom Out button to view the picture in the original size.
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• Reviewing Picture and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail
You can view up to 9 picture and video clip les at a time on the LCD screen by using the thumbnail function.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Playback mode.
3. Press the Zoom Out button and up to 9 picture and video clip les will be shown on the LCD screen at a time. The latest viewed le will be highlighted.
4. Use the
and
buttons to select a thumbnail le and view it in full screen by pressing the Zoom In button.
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• Auto Play
The Auto Play function enables you to view all the picture and video clip les stored in the camera one by one forward or backward on the LCD screen.
You can activate the Auto Play function and make Auto Play direction and interval according to the following steps:
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Playback mode.
3. Press the Menu button and then press the down button to select the “AUTO PLAY” option.
Set Auto Play Direction
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BACKWA RD
DIRECTION
ON
SETU P
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DIRE CTIO N
INTE RVAL
EXIT
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ON
SETU P
EXIT
AUTO PL AY
ON
SETU P
EXIT
AUTO PL AY
Pres s
Press the up or down button to choose the direction in which the camera will automatically run, and then press the OK button to conrm your choice.
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Set Auto Play Interval
Pres s
Pres s
Pres s
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1 SEC
10 SEC
INTE RVAL
ON
SETU P
EXIT
AUTO PL AY
DIRE CTIO N
INTE RVAL
EXIT
SETU P
ON
SETU P
EXIT
AUTO PL AY
ON
SETU P
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AUTO PL AY
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Start Auto Play
Pres s
ON
SETU P
EXIT
AUTO PL AY
The camera will automatically run from the rst le or from the last le stored. Every le will display for the specied period according to your interval setting. You may press the OK button to stop the auto play. The auto play will keep running as long as there is power.
• Playing the Video Clip
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Playback mode.
3. Use the
or
button to select the video
clip you want to play.
4. Press the Shutter button to start playing a video clip. Press it again to stop.
The icon is shown on LCD screen when a video clip is selected.
IMPORTANT!
Audio clips can only be played in P C/ MAC when connected to the computer. Please refer to Transfe rring Pictures, Audio and Video clips to Your Computer for fur ther details.
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• Protect or Unprotect One Picture or Video Clip
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Playback mode.
3. Use the
or
button to select the picture or video clip you
want to protect.
Pres s
ERAS E PROTE CT AUTO PL AY COPY TO CA RD
MENU
Pres s
LOCK TH IS UNLOC K THIS LOCK AL L UNLOC K ALL
PROTE CT
Pres s
The icon appears on the information display when you review the protection status of the protected picture or video clip.
To unprotect the protected picture or video clip, please repeat the above operation and choose “UNLOCK THIS”. The icon will disappear from the LCD screen.
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• Protect or Unprotect All Pictures and Video Clips
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Playback mode.
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ERAS E PROTE CT AUTO PL AY COPY TO CA RD
MENU
Pres s
LOCK TH IS UNLOC K THIS LOCK AL L UNLOC K ALL
PROTE CT
Pres s
To unprotect all protected pictures and video clips, please repeat the above operation and choose “UNLOCK ALL”. The icon will disappear from the LCD screen.
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• Deleting One Picture or Video Clip
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Playback mode.
3. Use the
or
button to select the picture or video clip you want
to delete.
ERAS E THIS ERAS E ALL EXIT
ERAS E
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ERAS E PROTE CT AUTO PL AY COPY TO CA RD
MENU
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ERAS E THIS
YES NO
2048X1536
1000-0012
12:10
Pres s
Pres s the
or
button to select YES or N O.
You can cancel the deletion by choosing “NO”.
NOTE:
Protected le can not be deleted. Remove protection before deleting.
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• Deleting All Pictures and Video Clips
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Playback mode.
ERAS E THIS ERAS E ALL EXIT
ERAS E
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MENU
Pres s
Pres s
ERAS E ALL
YES NO
Pres s
FILE N OT FOUN D
Pres s the
or
button to select YES or N O.
You can cancel the deletion by choosing “NO”.
NOTE:
• Protected les can not be deleted. Remove protection before deleting.
• All deleted picture and video clips can not be recovered.
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6 Print Settings
• About PictBridge
PictBridge is a new industry standard that allows you to print images directly from a PictBridge enable digital still camera to a PictBridge compatible printer without using a photo editing software or a computer.
Printing Procedures
1. Preparing the camera and the printer.
Printer
Camera
Be sure battery level is full before printing.
Refer to the user guide that comes with your printer and make preparations (paper, ink cassette, cartridge, etc.) as required.
Turn on the camera and the printer.
2. Selecting PictBridge mode
Set the camera to Playback mode and select the PictBridge mode. Refer to page 50 for details.
3. Connecting the camera to the printer
Refer to "Camera / Printer Connection" on page 51 for details.
4. Select print settings.
Use the camera's function and navigation buttons to select the print settings. Refer to page 52 for details.
5. Printing
Press the OK button to start printing.
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Cancelling Printing
Press the OK button to cancel printing the print job. The printer will stop printing and eject the paper.
PROGR ESS 001/002
PRIN TED 000
CANCE L
CONTI NUE
Printing Errors
If for some reason an error occurs during or before printing, select “CANCEL” or “CONTINUE”.
ERROR S CANCE L
CONTI NUE
NOTE:
• Please refer to the printer’s user guide for the solutions. Printing may
resume once the problem is solved.
• Printing operation may still fail with some errors even if you press the OK
button after selecting “CONTINUE”. In that case, select “CANCEL” and press the OK button.
Selecting PictBridge Mode
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to the Playback mode.
Pres s
Pres s
PICT BRID GE DPOF EXIT
MENU
PLEAS E
CONNE CT TO DEVICE
NOTE:
To print a single image, select the image before enabling PictBridge mode.
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Camera / Printer Connection
Connecting with the USB Cable.
USB po rt
To Printer
1. Plug the labelled end of the USB cable into the socket marked
on your printer. Location of USB socket will vary from printer to
printer.
2. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on your
camera.
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PICT BRID GE
SELEC T
DEVI CE
IS CONN ECTED
PLEAS E
CONNE CT TO DEVICE
Came ra/ Printer connection via USB ca ble
NOTE:
• “
DEVICE IS CONNECTED” displays on the LCD screen, indicating a
proper connection to the printer.
• Do not connect the USB cable to the camera until PictBridge is enable and
when prompted by the “PLE ASE CONNECT TO DEVI CE” screen. Or if you already have connected the cable to the camera, do not plug into printer until prompt to do so. Not following this sequence will result in connection failure.
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Selecting Print Settings
1. Press the up or down button to select the print mode.
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PICT BRID GE
SELEC T
2. The following options are available.
ALL IMAGES
THIS IMAGE
Print the selected image in the camera’s internal memory or a memory card according to specied settings. Use the
or
button to designate the image you want to print before selecting the PictBridge mode.
Print all images in the camera’s internal memory or a memory card according to the specied settings.
ALL INDEX
All images in the camera’s internal memory or a memory card are given an index and printed according to the specied settings.
NOTE:
• To print a single image, select the image before enabling PictBridge.
• Print settings are congured for images only. Make sure there are no video clips or other le besides images in the memor y before printing, other wise, an error will occur if tr ying to print using the “ALL IMAGES” or “ALL INDEX” option.
• Not all printers will support all these print options. Please refer to the printer user guide for options available.
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3. Press the OK button to select the print settings.
01
1
ON
DEFAULT
NO. OF COP Y
SELEC T
x
Number of Copies Print Layout File Name On/Off Date Stamp On/Off
SIZE
SELEC T
4 x 6
DEFAULT
EXIT
Paper Size Print Effect
Select a setting item using the up or down button and select setting contents using the
or
button.
NOTE:
“PRINTER SETTING NOT SUPPORTED” may appear
on the LCD screen after selecting a particular setting. The camera’s print settings are not supported by the printer. In this case, select “DEFAULT” for this particular setting, or visit
http://www.polaroid-digital.com for possible solutions.
01
1
ON
DEFAULT
NO. OF COP Y
SELEC T
x
PRIN TER SE TTING NOT SUP PORT ED
Specifying the Number of Copies
1. Press the
or
button to specify the number of copies (from 1 to 99) you want to print for the selected image or all images.
2. Press the OK button to start printing.
01
1
ON
DEFAULT
NO. OF COP Y
SELEC T
x
NOTE:
“01” is the default setting.
Selecting Print Layout
1. Press the
or
button to specify the number of printed images on one page.
2. Press the OK button to start printing.
N-UP L AYOUT
SELEC T
x
01
1
ON
DEFAULT
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Setting the File Name On / Off
1. Press the
or
button to select
“DEFAULT”, “ON” or “OFF”.
2. Press the OK button to start printing.
FILE N AME
SELEC T
x
01
1
ON
DEFAULT
DEFAULT Print settings differ according to the printer model. ON Add the le name to the printed image. OFF Print without the le name.
Setting the Date Stamp On / Off
1. Press the
or
button to select
“DEFAULT”, “ON” or “OFF”.
2. Press the OK button to start printing.
DATE STAMPI NG
SELEC T
x
01
1
ON
DEFAULT
DEFAULT Print settings differ according to the printer model. ON Add the date stamp to the printed image. OFF Print without the date stamp.
Selecting Paper Size
1. Press the
or
button to select the
paper size. The following paper sizes are available: 8” x 10”, 4” x 6”, A4 and default.
2. Press the OK button to start printing.
SIZE
SELEC T
4 x 6
DEFAULT
EXIT
DEFAULT Print settings differ according to the printer model.
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Selecting Print Effect
1. Press the
or
button to select the
print effect.
2. Press the OK button to start printing.
BORD ERLE SS
SELEC T
4 x 6
DEFAULT
EXIT
ON Print right to the edge of the page. OFF Print with a border. DEFAULT Print settings differ according to the printer model.
• DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
”DPOF” stands for “Digital Print Order Format”, which is a format for recording on a memory card or other medium which captured images and how many copies should be printed. Then you can print on a DPOF­compatible printer or at a professional print service from the memory card in accordance with the le name and number of copies settings recorded on the card.
With this camera, you should always select images by viewing them on the LCD screen. Do not specify images by le name without viewing the le contents.
NOTE:
Print settings are congured for images only. Make sure there are no video clips
or other le besides images in the memory before printing, otherwise, an error
will occur if trying to print using the “ALL IMAGES” option.
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1. Insert an SD card into the camera.
2. Turn on the camera.
3. Set the camera to Playback mode.
4. Select the images and specify how many copies should be printed.
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MENU
PRIN T 01 COPI ES
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THIS IMAGE The selected picture in a memory card will be printed out
up to 99 copies.
ALL IMAGES All pictures in a memory card will be printed out up to
99 copies for each picture.
To print a single picture, press the
or
button to select the picture
you want to print before the above operation. Press the
or
button to
specify the number of copies. Press the Menu button to exit.
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5. Remove the memory card from the camera and insert it into the
printer’s card slot (as illustrated). Location of the card slot may vary
from printer to printer model.
6. Press the Print button on the printer to start printing.
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7 Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card
• Using the SD card
Your camera comes with a 8MB / 16MB optional built-in ash memory for storing pictures and video clips. You can expand the memory using a commercially available SD card (up to 1 GB). The camera senses whether a memory card is inserted, and automatically saves pictures and video clips accordingly. Note that you cannot save pictures or video clips to the built-in ash memory while a memory card is installed in the camera.
Memory Card Precautions
1. Use only an SD memory card with this camera.
2. Electrostatic charge, electrical noise, and other phenomena can cause
data corruption or even loss. Always make sure that you always back
up important data on other media device (Flash disc, computer hard
disk drive, etc.).
3. If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can restore normal
operation by reformatting it. However, we recommend that you
always take along more than one memory card whenever using the
camera far away from the home or ofce.
4. We recommend that you format a memory card before using it for
the rst time after purchasing it, or whenever the card you are using
seems to be the cause of abnormal pictures. Remember to format
a memory card if it was used in another digital camera or other
devices.
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IMPORTANT!
• Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or removing a memory
card.
• Be sure to orient the card correctly when inserting it. Never try to force a
memory card into the slot when you feel resistance.
• SD memory cards have a write protection switch that you can use to
protect les from accidental deletion. However, you must remove the write protection whenever you want to record new les onto it, format it, or delete its les.
• Files contained in the SD card recorded by other cameras may conict with
the PDC 3080 camera, and valuable data in your existing SD card may be distorted or lost when the card is inserted in the PDC 3080 camera. We strongly recommend the user to use a NEW or formatted SD card for the PDC 3080 camera. The manufacturer is not liable for losing or corrupting any valuable data or les in your SD card due to your improper operation.
Inserting a SD Card
Turn off the camera and open the SD slot cover as illustrated. Insert the SD ensuring the card is inserted the correct position as illustrated. On the inner side of the SD slot cover, there is a diagram showing the proper insertion orientation.
Notch ed cor ner of SD car d
The
icon will appear on the LCD screen when a SD card is inserted into
the camera.
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Removing the SD Card
To remove the SD, turn off your camera and open the SD slot cover. Gently push the SD inwards and then release it for the SD to eject. Take the SD card out and close the card slot cover.
IMPORTANT!
• Never insert any other object into the camera’s SD card slot. Doing so
creates the risk of damage to the camera and card.
• Should water or any foreign objects ever get into the card slot, immediately
turn off the camera, remove the batteries and contact your dealer or nearest service provider.
• Never remove a card from the camera while the camera is powered on.
Doing so can cause the picture or video recording operation to fail, and even damage the memory card.
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Formatting the SD Card
Formatting the SD card erases all les stored in it, including the protected ones. Removing the SD card during formatting may damage the card.
1. Insert an SD card into the camera.
2. Turn on the camera.
3. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
4. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 17 to access the Setup
menu.
Pres s the
or
button to select FOR MAT or CAN CEL .
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SETU P
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REAL LY WANT TO
FORM AT?
FORM AT
CANCE L
Pres s
FORM ATTING ....
IMPORTANT!
• You can format a memory card on the camera or on a computer. However
formatting a memory card on a computer takes much longer time and is not recommended.
• Note that data deleted by a format operation cannot be recovered. Make
sure you do not have any useful data currently stored on a memor y card before you format it.
• Formatting a memory card destroys all the pictures, even those are
protected.
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• To Copy Pictures and Video Clips from Internal Memory to a
Memory Card
1. Insert an SD card into the camera.
2. Turn on the camera.
3. Set the camera to Playback mode.
Pres s
ERAS E PROTE CT AUTO PL AY COPY TO CA RD
MENU
Pres s
Pres s
PROCE SSI NG....
COPY
CANCE L
COPY TO C ARD
Pres s
Please note that you cannot copy pictures or video clips from a memory card to the internal memory.
NOTE:
• The “NOT ENOUGH SPACE TO COPY” indicator appears on the LCD screen
when the current memory card is full.
• The “NO CARD” indicator appears on the LCD screen when no memor y card
is inserted into the camera.
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8 Installing the Software into a Computer
• Installing the Software
For Windows® Users:
PC
IMPORTANT!
• Please backup all the necessary data before any driver and software installation.
• The CD-ROM is tested and recommended to use under English Windows OS.
• Please restart the computer after installing the software.
IMPORTANT! ( For Windows® 98SE)
Windows® 98SE needs to install the PDC 3080 Camera Driver for Mass
Storage function. After the installation, please restar t the Windows before connecting the camera to the PC.
IMPORTANT!
To experience higher performance in graphics and sound when you’re
watching video clips on your PC, it is recommended to install the Direct X ver.
9.0 or above. It can be downloaded from http://www.microsoft.com/ directx
IMPORTANT! ( For Windows® Me, 2000, XP)
Directly plug-in the camera to transfer and play the pictures and video clips.
No need to install the camera driver.
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NOTE:
Microsoft® NetMeeting™ is already bundled with Windows® 2000 and XP OS.
Users using Windows® 200 0 or X P do not need to install this sof tware from the CD -ROM.
IMPORTANT! - If the computer requests you to install the W indows® system
disk during the software installation, place the Windows® CD into the computer CD -R OM drive or insert the PDC 30 80 driver CD to the CD- Rom drive. If PDC 3 080 driver CD is inser ted, please set the path to “CD-Rom drive\software\Driver\Sysle”. The computer will install the necessary les from the CD automatically. W hen the Windows® software appears to have nished the operation, close the Windows® screen. Remove the Windows® CD and store safely.
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1. Before you begin, close all other software applications open on your computer.
2. Insert the CD supplied into the computer CD­ROM Drive.
3. The CD User Interface Screen will automatically launch.
4. With the mouse, click on each software interface button in turn and follow the on screen instructions.
Open & Cl ose
NOTE:
If the setup screen does not
appear after loading the CD, then you can manually star t it by double-clicking the “My Computer” Icon on your desktop, then double -clicking the icon for the CD -ROM drive. When the CD ­ROM window opens, double -click the “INSTALL-E.EXE” icon.
For Macintosh Users :
Mac
1. Before you begin, close all other software applications opened on your
computer.
2. Insert the CD supplied into the computer CD-ROM Drive.
3. Double click the CD-ROM icon “Polaroid”.
4. Install the software included.
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• Software included with Your Camera
PDC 3080 Camera Driver P lug & Play removable disk
Easy to use, just plug the camera to a computer and use it as a removable disk. Use the Arcsoft® PhotoImpression™ 5.0 to edit and print the Pictures.
ArcSoft PhotoImpression™ 5.0 P icture Edit ing Software
ArcSoft PhotoImpression™ is an easy to use image-editing program. This program enables users to upload still image and movie clips stored in your camera. You could also edit and retouch your photos, then add special effects or place them in cards, calendars, frames and fantasy templates. ArcSoft PhotoImpression™ also includes a wide variety of printing options.
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader .PDF File Reading Software
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader lets you view and print Adobe Portable Document format (PDF) les on all major computer platforms, as well as ll in and submit Adobe PDF forms online.
Microsoft® NetMeeting™ Web C am software
NetMeeting™ provides the most complete conferencing solution for the Internet and corporate intranet. Powerful features let you communicate with both audio and video, collaborate on virtually any Windows-based application, exchange graphics on an electronic whiteboard, transfer les, use the text-based chat program, and much more. Using your PC and the Internet, you can now hold face-to­face conversations with friends and family around the world.
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• Computer System Requirements
For acceptable picture transferring and editing performance, we recommend the following minimum requirements;
For Windows® Users
PC
• Compatible with Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP
• Pentium® III 450MHz or equivalent processor
• 128MB RAM (512MB recommended)
• USB Port
• DirectX 9.0 or higher
• 500MB free disk space
• Color monitor with high color (16-bit) graphic capability or higher
• CD-ROM drive
• Standard mouse and keyboard
• Stereo speakers
For Macintosh Users
Mac
• PowerPC® Processor
• Mac OS Version 9.2~X
• USB Port
• 96MB RAM (128MB recommended)
• 400MB Free disk space
• Color monitor with high color (16-bit) graphic capability or higher
• CD-ROM drive
• Standard mouse and keyboard
• Stereo speakers
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9 Transferring Pictures, Audio and Video Clips to a Computer
• Before You Transfer Files
IMPORTANT!
BEFORE YOU CONNECT YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER, MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE INSTALLED THE SOFTWARE FROM THE ENCLOSED CD. PLEASE REFER TO “8 Installing the Software Onto a Computer”.
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• Changing the Drive Type Between Mass Storage Mode and
PC Camera Mode
You can choose either Mass Storage or PC Camera as a driver type in this camera. Mass Storage mode allows the camera to become an external hard disk drive, and you may view and download pictures and video clips stored in your camera’s internal memory or a SD memory card onto your computer. PC Camera mode allows you to take video clips on your computer.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
3. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 17 to access the Setup menu.
Pres s
Pres s
FORM AT DATE/T IME AUTO OFF BEEP
SETU P
Pres s
LANG UAGE DATE STAMP DEFAULT SE TTING USB
SETU P
until
2048 x 153 6
0006
x1.0
MASS ST ORAGE
PC CAM ERA
USB
NOTE:
This setting is also available in Video mode.
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For Windows® and Macintosh Users:
PC
Mac
• Connecting to Your Computer
Connecting with the USB Cable.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Plug the labelled end of the USB cable into the socket marked
on your computer.
3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the port on your camera.
4. Turn on the camera and an interface “New Hardware Found” will show on the computer desktop.
5. A removable disk drive will be installed onto your computer automatically.
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• Transferring Pictures, Audio and Video Clips
For Windows® Users:
PC
1. Turn on the camera
2. Set the camera to Playback mode.
3. Connect the camera to a computer via the USB cable.
4. Open the Windows® Explorer and then you can see a “Removable Disk” drive.
5. Double click “Removable Disk” -> double click “DCIM”-> double click “100MEDIA”.
6. All the pictures, audio and video clips are in the “100MEDIA” folder. Highlight the pictures, audio or video clips and drag them to a folder of your choice. You can also create sub-folders to group them or use the Arcsoft software to edit and manage the pictures or video clips.
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For Macintosh Users :
Mac
NOTE:
For Mac user, directly plug-in the camera and no need to install the driver.
1. Turn on the camera
2. Set the camera to Playback mode.
3. Connect the camera with Mac via USB cable, the systems will automatically recognize the MASS STORAGE drive named “untitled”.
NOTE:
This Drive name will vary from different version of Mac OS system.
4. Double click the folder “untitled” to enter sub-folder “DCIM”.
5. Double click the folder “DCIM” to enter sub-folder “100MEDIA”.
6. You can copy the pictures, audio and video clips from this folder “100MEDIA” and paste to the hard disk.
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• PhotoImpression 5.0 Hot Plug Function (PC Only)
PhotoImpression 5.0 will detect the connection between the camera and the computer automatically. When connecting the camera to the computer, PhotoImpression 5.0 will launch on your desktop automatically.
PhotoImpression 5.0 will detect any new photos in the camera. Click “OK” button to start the copying new photos to the computer.
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You can select the destination which the photos are copied to. Click the “folder” icon - >Browse for folder - > Click the “OK” button to conrm. Click “OK” to start copying.
The photos have been copied to the computer successfully. You can start to use the PhotoImpression 5.0 to edit the photos.
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10 Using the Camera as a Web Cam
IMPORTANT!
Before using the Web Camera function, make sure that your camera has been
switched to PC Camera mode. (Please refer to “Changing the Driver Type Between Mass Storage Mode and PC Camera Mode” on page 69 for more details.
• Setting up NetMeeting™
NOTE:
Set the camera to Video Mode before starting NetMeeting™.
1. Connect your PDC 3080 to your computer via the USB cable. Connect the USB cable to a USB port on your PC on the other end.
2. When it is the rst time to use the camera as a “Web Cam”. The Windows may prompt the user to insert the Windows system disk. Please insert the PDC 3080 driver CD or the Windows CD into the CD-ROM drive to install the requested les.
3. Put your PDC 3080 on the top of your PC monitor or another at surface.
4. Connect your microphone (not included) and speakers (not included) to your audio card’s Mic in and line out jack respectively.
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• Start NetMeeting™
NOTE:
For Windows® XP / 2000 users who use NetMeeting for the rst time , go to
Start -> Run ->type in “conf” ->click “OK” and then follow the on-screen set up instruction to set up NetMeeting.
1. Double click the “NetMeeting” icon on the desktop or select the “NetMeeting” icon from the Windows Start Menu.
2. If you need further help on how to use Microsoft® NetMeeting™, select the “Help” under the menu bar and choose the topic you need. You can also refer to Polaroid “EASY TO USE GUIDE TO MICROSOFT® NETMEETING™” or visit the website:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/netmeeting.
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11 Troubleshooting Problems
The troubleshooting guide is designed to help you. If problems continue, please contact your local customer support hot-line. See your registration card for help line contact details.
I recei ve an error mes sage when I am insta llin g “PD C 3080 Camera Driver”.
“PD C 3080 C amer a Drive r” does not load.
I cannot run th e PDC 3 080 Came ra Driver.
I cannot uplo ad images to my comp uter.
Connection fail ure. Check a ll cab le con nections ar e
secured.
Con ict with anot her camera drive r capt ure devic e.
If you have any othe r came ra installed on your c omputer, remove t he camera and i ts drive r completel y from your syste m to avoid c oni ct with PDC 3080.
Shut d own all ot her applicati ons an d atte mpt to reins tall t he driver.
Check t he USB controller i n your BIOS if th ey are ac tivat ed. If thes e do not wo rk, con tact your na tiona l customer suppor t repre sent ative.
Symptom Problem Solution
I cannot uplo ad the images from th e inter nal me mory of the PD C 308 0 came ra to PC.
The SD c ard is i nser ted inside the SD card sl ot.
The me mory c ard has a highe r prior ity than the i ntern al memory for image st orage, image t ransfer or de leti on.
Came ra driver is not installe d.
You need to i nsta ll the camera drive r for Wi ndows 98SE syste ms.
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I cannot switc h on my PDC 3080 Ca mera after insertin g a SD car d.
The SD c ard is n ot inserted a ll the way i n or card s lot do or is not close d prop erly.
Make sure the SD c ard is i nser ted all the way in and c lose th e slot door proper ly.
I get a blurred i mage when uploa ding my i mage s to my computer.
There may be a momentar y delay betwe en pre ssin g the shut ter bu tton a nd the actua l expos ure.
Hold yo ur PD C 3080 camera stead ily un til you hear a “beep” which i ndic ates th e expos ure is completed.
The batter y indi cator i con on the 1.5” LCD s creen will go b lank.
This means th ere is insufci ent power.
You need to c hange the new batteries.
My imag e qual ity is g rainy.
You may have sel ecte d the wro ng camera frequ ency s etti ng.
Using the dif ferent freq uency sett ing. Pal for 5 0 Hz NTSC f or 60 Hz
My CD in stallatio n wizar d does not work.
The au to inst alla tion  le is switc hed to of f.
Or The CD R OM is disco nnec ted.
Go to the c ompu ter desktop, Righ t click o n “My C ompu ter”. Click “ Propert ies”. Select “ Device Manager”. Dou ble cl ick on “C D­ROM”, dou ble cl ick on "C D- R" (No rmal ly the ma nufac ture r’s name ). Cli ck on " Settin g “. Ensure "Auto insert no tic ation " is ticke d and th e " disconnect " is ticke d. If you c hang e the sett ings the comp uter will ask you to res tar t your P C. Clic k " Yes " (Onl y for Wi ndows® 98SE & Me use r).
Symptom Problem Solution
I press t he shu tter b utton but no re spon se.
The PD C 308 0 came ra is proce ssin g data.
Or The interna l memo ry or SD car d memory is fu ll.
Wait for t his pro cess t o complete.
Or Dele te some i mage s in the inter nal me mory o f the cam era or in the S D card.
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AVI le ca nnot b e playe d.
DirectX ve rsio n is lower than 9.0.
Or Wind ows Med ia Player is not in stalled in the computer.
Inst all direct x 9.0 or ab ove. Visit http ://www.microsoft.com/ direc tx for m ore de tail.
Or Plea se go to http ://www.microsoft.com/ windows/windows medi a/ players.as px to download th e Wind ows Med ia Player to play the vide o clips.
Symptom Problem Solution
The ca mera is detec ted by the Wi ndows and works properly. Bu t a drive r lett er of the R emova ble disk is n ot created.
The removabl e disk crashes wit h the netwo rk drives.
Disconnect the crashe d network drive a nd reserve this dri ve let ter for the c amera.
There is no res pons e from the camera wh ile pressing any but tons .
The LCD s cree n is frozen or the ca mera i s hang ed.
Remove and re -in stal l the batter y or bat teries to res et the camera. Your valua ble da ta stored in th e camera will n ot be lost.
An error message appears on the LC D scre en before or during printin g.
Prin ter may n ot support some advanc e print featu res.
Or Some fault occurs w ith the printer.
Or Prin t settings c an be con gured for ima ges only.
Sele ct “D EFAULT” for a part icular print sett ing or visit http ://www.polaroi d- digital.com for the s olutions.
Or
Plea se refe r to the printe r’s user guide for the s olutions.
Or Make it s ure tha t there is no video clips or othe r le fo rmat in the curre nt mem ory b efore p rinting.
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When c onne ct the c amera to the PC in Capture mode, W indows prompt to insert sys tem disk.
PDC 3080 dr iver installation ha s not completed .
Inse rt the Wind ows CD or P DC 3080 drive r CD. If PDC 3080 drive r CD is in ser ted, pl ease s et the pat h to “CD Rom dr ive\ soft ware\ Driver\ S ysl e”. And conti nue th e inst alla tion.
Symptom Problem Solution
Please also refer to the help les & User Guide that accompany the enclosed applications. For further information and support, please visit our website: http://www.polaroid-digital.com.
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12 Getting Help
• Polaroid-digital Online Services
Website: http://www.polaroid-digital.com
If you have any problem or for any immediate assistance, please phone the hotline, send e-mail to the support email address or write to the address shown on the registration card enclosed.
• ArcSoft Software Help
For North America For South & Central America
ArcSoft HQ Support Center Tel: 1-510-979+5520 (Fremont California, CA) Fax: 1-510-440-1270 Tel: 1-800-762-8657 E-mail:latlnsupport@arcsoft.com (toll free number) Fax: 1-510-440-1270 E-mail: support@arcsoft.com
For China For Japan
ArcSoft China Support Center (Beijing) ArcSoft Japan Support Center (Tokyo) Tel: 8610-6849-1368 Tel: +81-03-3834-5256 Fax: 8610-6849-1367 Fax: +81-03-5816-4730 E-mail: china@arcsoft.com Web: http://www.mds2000.co.jp/
arcsoft
E-mail: japan@arcsoft.com and support@mds2000.com
For Oceania For Europe/Middle East/
ArcSoft Australian Support Center Africa & Rest of the World (Baulkham Hills, New South Wales) ArcSoft Europe Support Center Tel: 61 (2) 9899-5888 (Ireland) Fax: 61 (2) 9899-5728 Tel: +353-(0) 61-702087 E-mail: support@supportgroup.com.au Fax: +353-(0) 61-702001 E-mail: europe@arcsoft.com
Visit http:// www.arcsoft.com for technical support and frequently asked questions (FAQ’s).
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13 Appendix
• Technical Specications
Image Size
2048 x 1536
1600 x 1200
1280 x 960
High Normal Low
3 or 9 pictures 4 or 12 pictures 5 or 15 pictures
8 or 23 pictures 10 or 31 pictures 13 or 41 pictures
10 or 30 pictures 15 or 46 pictures 20 or 62 pictures
Quality
640 x 480
26 or 78 pictures 41 or 124 pictures 51 or 154 pictures
Picture Resolution
• Sensor:
- 1/1.8 inch
- 3.2 Mega Pixels CMOS
• Resolution & Storable Images (based on 8MB / 16MB internal memory)
• Type: 5 elements
• Aperture: F 2.8
• Focal Length: f = 8.8 mm
• Focal Distance
- Normal Focus: 3.2 ft to innity (1 m to innity)
(The focusing range is the distance from the lens
surface to the subject.)
• Focus Zones: center-zone
Lens
1.5” TFT color panel LCD Screen
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Exposure Control
- / +1.5 EV in 0.3 increments
Shutter Speed
Electronic shutter 1/1000 sec ~ 1/10 sec
White Balance
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent
Storage • Internal Memory: 8MB Nand Flash
• External Memory
- supports SD card up to 1 GB (not included)
File Format • Still Image
- EXIF 2.2 compatible format (JPEG compression)
• Video Clip: AVI format
Power Supply
4 x AAA-size batteries (included)
Self-timer
10 seconds with beep sound
Tripod Socket
Yes
Connectivity
With computer via USB cable (included)
Dimension • Size: (W) 80 mm x (D) 33 mm x (H) 75 mm
• Weight: Approximately 135g excluding batteries or card
Built-in Flash
• Modes
- Flash Off, Auto Flash and Forced On
• Range: 3.2 to 4.9 ft (1 to 1.5 m)
• For Windows® Users: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP
• For Macintosh Users: Mac OS 9.2~X
Operating System
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• Capacity of SD Card
512MB
32MB
64MB
128MB
256MB
SD Card
Normal Quality
2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200
1280 x 960
640 x 480 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200
1280 x 960
640 x 480 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200
1280 x 960
640 x 480 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200
1280 x 960
640 x 480 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200
1280 x 960
640 x 480
Low
Quality
High
Quality
448 pictures
592 pictures
1520 pictures
23 pictures 56 pictures 74 pictures
190 pictures
46 pictures
112 pictures
148 pictures 380 pictures
92 pictures
224 pictures 296 pictures 760 pictures
184 pictures
368 pictures
896 pictures
1184 pictures
3040 pictures
31 pictures
76 pictures 113 pictures 305 pictures
62 pictures 152 pictures 226 pictures 610 pictures 124 pictures 304 pictures 452 pictures
1220 pictures
248 pictures 608 pictures 904 pictures
2440 pictures
496 pictures
1216 pictures 1808 pictures
4880 pictures
992 pictures
2432 pictures
3616 pictures
9760 pictures
38 pictures 101 pictures 152 pictures 377 pictures
76 pictures 202 pictures 304 pictures 754 pictures 152 pictures 404 pictures 608 pictures
1508 pictures
304 pictures 808 pictures
1216 pictures 3016 pictures
608 pictures
1616 pictures 2432 pictures
6032 pictures
1216 pictures
3232 pictures
4864 pictures
12064 pictures
1GB
2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200
1280 x 960
640 x 480
736 pictures
1792 pictures
2368 pictures
6080 pictures
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256MB
32MB
64MB
128MB
SD Card
Video clips can be taken
640 x 480 320 x 240 640 x 480 320 x 240 640 x 480 320 x 240
512MB
640 x 480 320 x 240 640 x 480
320 x 240
0.9 minute
2.2 minutes
1.8 minutes
4.4 minutes
3.6 minutes
8.8 minutes
7.2 minutes
17.6 minutes
14.4 minutes
35.2 minutes
1 GB
640 x 480 320 x 240
28.8 minutes
70.4 minutes
NOTE:
Scene complexity affects a picture’s le size. For example, a picture of
trees in autumn has a larger le size than a picture of blue sky at the same resolution and qualit y setting. Therefore, the number of pictures and length of video clips you can store on a memory card may vary.
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• Uninstalling the Camera Driver (PC only)
1. Unplug the camera from the computer.
2. Go to Start -> Setting -> Control Panel.
3. Double click Add / Remove Programs.
4. In Add / Remove Programs, select “Polaroid Digital Cam” and click the Remove button.
5. Restart the computer.
• Camera Default Settings
Camera Mode
Still Image Mode
Video Mode
Setup Mode
Description
Image Resolution
Quality
Exposure Compensation
White Balance for Pictures
Flash Mode
Video Resolution
White Balance for Video Clips
Date Format
Auto Power Off
Beep
Frequency
Language
Date Stamp
Default
2048 x 1536
High
Auto
Auto
Auto Flash
640 x 480
Auto
DD/MM/YY
Off
On
50 Hz
English
Off
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• Using Your Batteries
IMPORTANT NOTE :
For best performance and prolonged bat tery life, we recommend the use of
AAA lithium or rechargeable NiM H.
Limit the following activities that reduces battery life:
• Reviewing your pictures on the LCD screen.
• Excessive use of the ash.
WARNING!
• Batteries should be replaced by an adult.
• Do not mix different types of batteries (or new and used batteries).
• Use recommended or equivalent type of batteries only.
• Insert the batteries in the correct polarity.
• Remove exhausted batteries from the camera immediately.
• Do not short the supply terminals.
• Do not dispose the batteries in re.
• Remove batteries from the camera when not in use.
These instructions should be retained for future reference.
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• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance
Your Camera should only be operated within the following environmental conditions;
• 32 - 104º Fahrenheit; 0 - 40º Celsius
• 20% - 85% relative humidity, non condensing
Battery life or image quality may be affected outside these conditions
Camera Cautions
• NEVER immerse any part of the Camera or its accessories into any uid or liquid.
• ALWAYS disconnect the Camera from your PC or TV before cleaning it.
• ALWAYS remove dust or stains with a soft cloth dampened with water or neutral detergent.
• NEVER place hot items on the surface of the Camera.
• NEVER attempt to open or disassemble Camera as this will affect any warranty claim.
• Regulatory Information
FCC Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Warning: Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is needed.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.
Shielded cable must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class B FCC limits.
Under the environment with electrostatic discharge, the product may malfunction and require user to reset the product.
US 0505
Part No.: OM3361US003
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